Excellent from start to finish
M. Detko | Scarborough, Ontario Canada | 04/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Originally available only by mail order, this was Zappa's love letter to those who always said they love Zappa's guitar playing. Zappa loved his fans and was completely loyal to them. Originally a 3-LP set it is a collection of live and studio tracks spanning periods from about Zoot Allures up to release time, with guest spots by Jean-Luc Ponty (with Zappa on Bouzouki) and Roy Estrada (on bass). All original stuff, no reruns here. The sound quality is absolutely superb and there is no question that Zappa's guitar is the main attraction. Well paced, good listening, accessible grooves, and superb musicianship make this an essential for Zappa guitar fans and Zappa fans in general. A book of Zappa's solos transcribed by Steve Vai ("Frank Zappa - GUITAR") drew a lot of material from this album. A personal favourite from this album is "Five-Five-FIVE"."