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The ZFT
Your opinions? I can't really say anything as Gail will probably sue me for slander  . Anyway, I will say this:
I don't think the ZFT are being very FZ. I think they're releasing this 'new' material for money, not because Frank would have wanted it heard. These
friggin' compilations they keep releasing need to stop, I WANT NEW MATERIAL!
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Most of the compilations were released by Rykodisc without any involvement of the ZFT. Gail Z. herself has even complained about that in various
interviews.
However, I do feel that they often are doing quite a disservice to FZ's legacy. I've been a fan for more than 10 years, and we've heard empty promises
from them for as long as I can remember. They don't owe us anything, but over the years, we've been promised tons of new stuff (Dance Me This,
Trance-Fusion, Petite Wazoo concerts, the Roxy DVD, a subscription service, etc. etc.) and time and time again, they fail to deliver the goods. If
there are financial or legal problems that keep them from releasing those products, they should just be honest in their communication with the fans
instead of dangling it in front of us like a carrot on a stick. I'm not even touching all the problems surrounding the ZPZ tour.. I bet that was the
final straw for a lot of hardcore Zappa fans.
I'm sure these are good people and I do feel that some of the posters over at Zappa.com are extremely blunt in their criticisms, but the ZFTs business
practices just suck. I
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I apologise, I didn't know about the compilations.
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As much as I like Corsage and Domage, I agree, the ZFT havent really put out anything amazing since FZ:OZ / Halloween / Quadiophilliac.....One cant
help but wonder they couldve made more wiser choices.....Lets hope they redeem themselves in the future, as theres tons of stuff crying out to be
released...
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Yes... Anyone ever bought a Joe's Garage JIGSAW???!!! Who'd buy such a thing? I like jigsaws, really, but one with Zap? It looked very tough, all that
brown, the mop... Besides they didn't mention the amount of pieces in it, which is very essential information when you buy a jigsaw.
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Yeah, or what about those handknitted Diva Zappa wool hats... Rumor has it that they are exact replicas of the one Ian Underwood wore on the '73 tour.
Get yours today, completists.. 
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Oh wow, get me one now!
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Ha! Yeah, wonder how many those hats she sold?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gojira1975
Ha! Yeah, wonder how many those hats she sold? |
For $200 a piece? Hmm... maybe I should tell grandma to sell her knittings on the Internet.
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$200? You are of course kidding.
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No my friends, I am not kidding. Right here at Barfko-Swill we have the west's largest selection of...
click here..
"These hats I'm wearing are double-knit.."
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Jesus...
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Hmmm, I've still got some cork-knitting that I don't know what to do with...
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Of course, it could have been even worse. Look at all the crap the Hendrix Estate sells:
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Jimi Hendrix Diaper covers..? 'Are you experienced' air freshener?
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I think youll find, as much as I love the band, Kiss take the biscuit regarding merchandise! Bibs, Xmas ornaments, but the best is....the Kiss Kasket!
Yes, you and youre friends can be buried in an exclusive Kiss coffin! Im going in one for sure.....
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Bizarre..
"In addition, "KISSŪ Kasket" can also be used as a Giant KISSŪ Cooler, enabling fans and their friends to enjoy ice-cold sodas and beer served
directly from the ice-filled, completely waterproof "KISSŪ Kasket."
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