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Offers a focused treatment of the rock and pop songs of Frank Zappa (1940-93), the great American composer. This book examines various aspects of his work, from his role as a satirist of the highest order to his place in the genre of "progressive rock" and his importance as an influential critic of American culture and society.

Begins with a discussion of Zappa's role as a satirist and a discussion of his musical style, and then proceeds to an examination of his albums. This book deals with his treatment of topics, such as the falsified notion of love in popular culture, the influence of money on popular music, and the concept of freedom in a systematised society.