TERMINATORCPU t1_j8cd5ge wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:36 AM

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I enjoy a lot of different kinds of music, and am more knowledgeable than a lot of fans of Zappa and well exposed to his music, but I just can't stand him nor his music. That being said, it is kind of funny, because I really enjoy Captain Beefheart's music, who was a friend of Zappa's since highschool, and musically adjacent.

"Usually if I can find one particular song that resonates with me, I'm
more likely to enjoy the rest of their work, even if it's completely
different. "

I can agree with that, being a Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Tomahawk, and otherwise Mike Patton-related fan. The sounds of those bands against each other, and also within themselves vary quite a bit, yet I thoroughly enjoy them all.

Magusreaver t1_j8d7i6d wrote on February 13, 2023 at 1:13 PM

Us fans of Patton really have to have an eclectic musical pallete.

raket t1_j8cuyic wrote on February 13, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Have you actually listened to zappa albums or just random songs?

TERMINATORCPU t1_j8eozsu wrote on February 13, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Albums on vinyl, many times.

raket t1_j8ew7b6 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Here's a list of some that are easiest to get into, in case you feel like trying again:

-waka jawaka

-apostrophe

-hot rats

-over-nite sensation

-the grand wazoo

-the best band you've never heard in your life

-Joe's garage

The man has too many albums and I had the same issue until someone helped me out.