I like Hot Rats too, but overall I think the Mother's of Invention stuff is the way to go. We're Only In It for the Money, Freak Out!, Uncle Meat, and Absolutely Free being my faves. Lumpy Gravy, his first solo album in 1967 is also great.
I tend to favor the more experimental and cut up stuff. I used to listen to him a lot more, but also got tired of the comedy over time. Sometimes it still really hits the spot though.
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