THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION: WE'RE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY

This is the third album by The Mothers of Invention (i.e. NOT Frank Zappa solo). It's a crazy and bizarre ride through avant-garde rock and pop-rock, with a strong 60's psychelic edge to it. There are many references to region around San Bernadino, California, where the band lived and hung out.

The songs all flow together, and you really don't quite know what to expect the first few times you listen to it. The styles change from moment to moment, from rock to pop to jazz to classical, all with a fun and deranged humor.

The reviews above give a fairly good idea of some of the variety on the album. It's clear that this type of album probably couldn't be created these days. Definitely a product of the times and the location (60's California, San Francisco, etc.)

The album was re-released on CD in the late 80's (or early 90's) with some of the tracks having been re-recorded. In particular, the bass and drum tracks were redone to update their sound. The original album sounds slightly different.

Great album. Maybe not a prog. rock classic, but a classic rock album from the 60's. Good to listen to when life and people get too serious, and you need some comic relief.