Hot Rats is Frank Zappa's first official solo album released in 1969 and it is a masterpiece of instrumental jazz rock. The guitar solos alone are stunning and the songs are highly melodic, even my wife was humming along to "Son of Mr Green Genes".
 |
| Hot Rats Frank Zappa (1969) |
Ian Underwood adds reeds, flute and keyboards to all of the tracks and there is a cameo appearance by Captain Beefheart. This is not an album of aimless jamming but a superbly crafted, beautifully arranged and intelligent work of art. If you are yet to take the plunge into planet Zappa please do not hesitate to dive into this one first.
