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We're Only In It For The Money epitomises pretentiousness masquerading as experimentalism. Apparently Frank Zappa did not have a high opinion of the merits of Sgt Pepper, a viewpoint at odds with the vast majority of pop and rock fans. The original rip off cover was quickly pulled. (US:30 UK:32)
"When Frank Zappa heard Sgt. Pepper he was not amused. Or perhaps he was amused. Most likely he was bemused. In any case, he felt it necessary to respond, with a sprawling and savage indictment of The Beatles, flower power and the whole hippie scene in 'The Summer of Love'. I must warn you, the album is a bit...bizarre." "There are a lot of funny lyrics and statements throughout the album, and I like the idea of ripping on flower power/hippies, but the lack of good music throughout makes this album mediocre."
"These lyrics aren't even particularly funny, and most of the time come off as obnoxiously pedantic and unintentionally childish."
"Experimental. Maybe a little too experimental, but it was the 60s and Zappa felt hacked off with all of the Sgt. Pepper praise."
"Probably more widely known for it's parody of the Sgt. Pepper album cover than the music itself, We're Only In It For The Money is not the strongest album from the early Mothers. While the satirical nature is excellent, it leaves you wanting more from the actual music. Many of the tracks are too short and unfinished sounding."
"Maybe I just don't get it, but I'd take The Beatles over a Beatles parody any day of
the week. Definitely weird though and I'll give it credit for creativity."
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