The Mothers of Invention

We’re Only in It for the Money

RELEASED: January 01, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Are You Hung Up? 1:23 2. Who Needs the Peace Corps? 2:34 3. Concentration Moon 2:32 4. Mom & Dad 2:16 5. Bow Tie Daddy 1:22 6. Harry, You’re a Beast 1:22 7. What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? 1:03 8. Absolutely Free 3:26 9. Flower Punk 3:57 10. Hot Poop 0:16 11. Nasal Retentive Caliope 2:00 12. Let’s Make the Water Turn Black 1:54 13. The Idiot Bastard Son 3:27 14. Lonely Little Girl 1:10 15. Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance 1:33 16. What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? (reprise) 1:03 17. Mother People 2:30 18. The Chrome Plated Megaphone of Destiny 6:30

Historical Archive

We're Only in It for the Money is the third studio album by the Mothers of Invention, released in 1968. The album is a satirical take on the counterculture of the 1960s, particularly focusing on the commercialization of the hippie movement. Musically, it blends elements of rock, jazz, and avant-garde, showcasing Frank Zappa's innovative approach to composition and sound. The album is noted for its complex arrangements and the use of studio techniques that were groundbreaking at the time. It has been praised for its humor, social commentary, and musical experimentation, establishing itself as a key work in the canon of psychedelic rock.