About “Scrutinizer Postlude”
“Scrutinizer Postlude” is a hidden song by Frank Zappa from his album Joe’s Garage.
“Scrutinizer Postlude” is a spoken word monologue which ends the track “Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up.”
The lyrics are:
This is the Central Scrutinizer again
Hi, it’s me again
The Central Scrutinizer
Joe says Lucille has messed his mind up
But was it the girl or was it the music?
As you can see, girls, music, disease, heartbreak, they all go together
Joe found out the hard way, but his troubles were just beginning
His mind was so messed up, he could hardly do nothing
He was in a quandary
Being devoured by the swirling cesspool of his own steaming desires
Eh, the guy was a wreck, so what does he do?
For once, he does something smart
He goes out and pays a lot of money to L. Ron Hoover
At the First, at the P–, he goes out and pays a lot of money to L. Ron Hoover
At the First Church of Appliantology
About Joe’s Garage
Joe’s Garage, released in 1979, is a rock opera by Frank Zappa that tells a satirical, dystopian story of a young man named Joe who embarks on a journey through the music industry, encounters censorship, and ultimately faces the oppressive forces of a totalitarian regime that has banned music. The album, divided into three acts, showcases Zappa’s eclectic style, blending rock, jazz, and orchestral elements with his signature humor and social critique. Themes like government control, religious hypocrisy, and the dangers of conformity are explored throughout the narrative.
The album features complex musical arrangements, with Zappa’s guitar work shining alongside tight band performances. The song “Catholic Girls” and “Watermelon in Easter Hay” stand out, the latter being one of Zappa’s most beloved guitar solos. Joe’s Garage remains a bold commentary on society and a testament to Zappa’s innovative and unconventional approach to music and storytelling.
How to find “Scrutinizer Postlude”
On vinyl & CD: Play through “Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up”
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