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Raetsel_Lapin posted...

Frank Zappa - Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS_Q7RUtVL4

Estimated Score: 64.96

Just started the song, but I actually really like the way the guitar sounds on this track. It's not exactly distorted, but... kinda tuned in a different way that I find pleasingly unexpected. The first two minutes here are really, really good. Then it transitions into a more metal-sounding guitar, which is... still pretty good, honestly, if not as intriguing. I didn't notice any other parts that I really wanted to draw attention to, but I never felt bored or particularly bothered by the direction the song took. I'd say the first two minutes should be in the mid-70s, the rest of the song should be around 60 points, so... I'd try around the mid-60s for the first impression. It doesn't quite reflect all the highs or lows, but it's close enough and it leaves some room to go up or down on repeat listens.

[Later: I think I may be undervaluing this a bit... I may try listening this again next week.]

interesting how you also go against the consensus opinion that zappa played his best guitar solos in the late '70s (based on the two examples i gave you, at least). in this era, he played in a more straightforward rock style, which i guess a lot of people liked the best. but like i said, i prefer his more "out there" solos from the early '80s, like the one in truck driver divorce.

that being said, vinnie colaitua (the drummer on return of the son of shut up 'n play yer guitar) is definitely the best drummer zappa ever played with. the way he accompanies the guitar playing is insane.