Aw boxer12, I was just kiddin'. I actually DO like The Dead, at least when they do what they're good at, which isn't singing. It just so happens I love, love, love harmony singing, and superior chord progressions, melodies, arrangements, etc. In other words, songs. That's not their forte'.
It was also not Zappa's, imo. I know he was a pretty smart and talented guy, but his talent was not at what I value in music. Plus, I found him to be a little too pleased with himself, and more than a little smug. Just my take on him, and I don't expect everyone to see it as do I.