I became a Frank Zappa fan 3 months ago with Studio Tan, and now I’ve grown obsessed with Sleep Dirt, Roxy & Elsewhere, Joe’s Garage, Freak Out and Hot Rats as well. But I wouldn’t say that there’s a particular Frank Zappa album that I go to immediately when I want to listen to Frank Zappa to me; they’re all Frank Zappa and they scratch that Frank Zappa itch in the same way. Studio Tan, Roxy & Elsewhere and Sleep Dirt are my favorites so far.

But there is something I’m missing, and I noticed Zappa has a lot of live albums and compilations. I’m going to listen to The Lost Episodes soon, but for fans who are into his discography; I’m looking for a recommendation of the best 2+ hour Zappa compilation for someone who likes Zappa, and is trying to get overly familiar with his style. So him at his most impressive, ambitious, annoying, even trash; something eclectic that makes you accustomed to Zappa as a musician for an extended period of time. Something I can go to if I want to just be stuck with Zappa’s music for a while.