Frank Zappa
alternative rock, jazz fusion, progressive rock
"Complex arrangements intertwine with jagged rhythms and satirical commentary, creating an unpredictable sonic landscape that invites active listening."
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Burnt Weeny Sandwich
1970
Career Arc
Frank Zappa's discography from 1966 to 2022
Full discography
Frank Zappa's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Zappa/Erie
2022
Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show
2021
Zappa – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
2020
Halloween 81 – Live at The Palladium, New York City
2020
The Mothers 1970
2020
The Hot Rats Sessions
2019
Halloween 73
2019
The Roxy Performances
2018
Chicago '78
2016
Little Dots
2016
The Crux Of The Biscuit Project/Object
2016
ZAPPAtite
2016
Meat Light
2016
Frank Zappa For President
2015
Joe's Camouflage
2015
Roxy The Soundtrack
2015
Dance Me This
2015
Roxy by Proxy
2015
A Token of His Extreme Soundtrack
2013
Road Tapes, Venue 3
2013
Finer Moments
2012
Understanding America
2012
Road Tapes, Venue 1
2012
AAAFNRAA Baby Snakes The Compleat Soundtrack
2012
The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAAAAAM Birthday Bundle 2011
2011
Carnegie Hall
2011
Feeding the Monkies at Ma Maison
2011
The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAAAA Birthday Bundle 2010
2010
Hammersmith Odeon
2010
Congress Shall Make No Law...
2010
Greasy Love Songs
2010
Philly '76
2009
Beat the Boots III
2009
The Lumpy Money Project/Object
2009
The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAAA Birthday Bundle
2008
Joe's Menage
2008
One Shot Deal
2008
Wazoo
2007
The Dub Room Special!
2007
Buffalo
2007
The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAA Birthday Bundle
2006
The MOFO Project/Object
2006
Trance-Fusion
2006
Imaginary Diseases
2006
Joe's XMasage
2005
Joe's Domage
2004
Quaudiophiliac
2004
Joe's Corsage
2004
Halloween
2003
FZ:OZ
2002
Everything Is Healing Nicely
1999
Son of Cheep Thrills
1999
Mystery Disc
1998
Cheap Thrills
1998
Cucamonga
1998
Strictly Genteel
1997
Have I Offended Someone?
1997
Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute
1996
Läther
1996
The Lost Episodes
1996
Strictly Commercial
1995
Civilization Phaze III
1994
The Yellow Shark
1993
Playground Psychotics
1992
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5
1992
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6
1992
Beat the Boots II
1992
Disconnected Synapses
1992
Swiss Cheese/Fire!
1992
Beat the Boots
1991
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4
1991
Make a Jazz Noise Here
1991
The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life
1991
Saarbrücken 1978
1991
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3
1989
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2
1988
Broadway the Hard Way
1988
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1
1988
Guitar
1988
The Old Masters
1987
London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. II
1987
The Guitar World According to Frank Zappa
1987
Jazz from Hell
1986
Does Humor Belong in Music?
1986
The Old Masters Box Two
1986
Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention
1985
The Old Masters Box One
1985
Thing-Fish
1984
Francesco Zappa
1984
Them or Us
1984
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
1984
London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. I
1983
Baby Snakes
1983
The Man from Utopia
1983
Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
1982
You Are What You Is
1981
Tinsel Town Rebellion
1981
Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar
1981
Joe's Garage
1979
Orchestral Favorites
1979
Sheik Yerbouti
1979
Sleep Dirt
1979
Studio Tan
1978
Zappa in New York
1978
Zoot Allures
1976
Bongo Fury
1975
One Size Fits All
1975
Roxy & Elsewhere
1974
Apostrophe (')
1974
Road Tapes, Venue 2
1973
The Grand Wazoo
1972
Waka/Jawaka
1972
Just Another Band from L.A.
1972
200 Motels
1971
Fillmore East – June 1971
1971
Chunga's Revenge
1970
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
1970
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
1970
Whisky a Go Go 1968
200 Motels: The Suites
The Crux Of The Biscuit
Freaks & Motherfu*k@%!
1970
Greggery Peccary & Other Persuasions
Hot Rats
1969
Uncle Meat
1969
Lumpy Gravy
1968
The **** of the Mothers
1968
Singles ()
Peaches en Regalia
1987
Valley Girl
1982
Cocaine Decisions
1982
Bobby Brown
1979
Dancin' Fool
1979
Disco Boy
1976
Cosmik Debris
1974
Don't Eat the Yellow Snow Suite
1974
Who Are the Brain Police?
1966
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frank Zappa sound like?
Complex arrangements intertwine with jagged rhythms and satirical commentary, creating an unpredictable sonic landscape that invites active listening. Rooted in alternative rock and classical. Start with Hot Rats.
What is the best Frank Zappa album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Hot Rats" (1969). It's the most representative of what makes Frank Zappa worth hearing.
Who is Frank Zappa for?
If you're into alternative rock and classical, Frank Zappa is worth your time. Complex arrangements intertwine with jagged rhythms and satirical commentary, creating an unpredictable sonic landscape that invites active listening.
How many albums does Frank Zappa have?
Frank Zappa has 136 releases in their discography, including 127 albums.
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