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Mike Keneally is the world's best kept musical secret.

07/09/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This live recording is a true gem for Zappa fans. It features acrobatic muscianship of the highest order played straight from the heart and mind. Mike Keneally's guitar work left my jaw slack especially after hearing him play Jazz Discharge Party Hats in which he both talks and doubles his vocal pitches with the guitar at the same time. Additionally he plays Zappa's impossible synclavier composition Night School with pin point accuracy. Steve Vai, guitar god and the king of impossible guitar parts gives a burning heartfelt rendition of Zappa's Sofa. This is one of Vai's best performances captured on disc. There's an Acappela version of The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing performed by the Persuasions. It also features Dweezil Zappa having a guitar cutting duel with Steve Vai on the track Dirty Love. I can't say enough about this fun, energetic and passionate tribute album. If your looking for something musically different and have an open mind about things then definately buy this recording and you shouldn't be disappointed."

Great Song Selection, Kickin' Band!

Bernard C. Pattie | Christiansted, VI USA | 04/17/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It is fascinating to here other performers doing FZ's complex music, especially when they do it so well. This CD has been glued in my car changer for a month now. Everything is great, but I can't get enough of the Persuasions singing "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing.""