Zoot Allures

Album: Does Humor Belong In Music?
This fancy, little instrumental number is laid out fairly straight-forward with a head-guitar solo-head. The solo was actually taken from another show, combined to create a monster version of this great song. But first, let me delve into the title, Zoot Allures. Apparently, it's a pun for the french term, 'Zut alors!' which roughly translates to 'Damn it!'. While the Zoot may be referring to the popular style of swing clothing, I'd like to think he's giving a shout out to the Muppet who plays the saxophone and wears sunglasses, Zoot. Back to the music. The guitar tone in the solo reminds me of a chainsaw doing ballet. It is so delicately played, but get close enough and it'll shred right through your skin. Don't get too caught up in the solo, however, or you'll miss some amazing drumming by Chad Wackerman. Nothing say's 80's drumming like the roto tom!