Musical Express said that the album was "not one of Frank's most outstanding efforts." Robert Christgau gave the album a C, mocking the notion that Zappa's humor underscores serious commentary by asking "where's the serious stuff?" Later reviews evaluated the album far better, with AllMusic writer Steve Huey writing, "Love it or hate it, Over-Nite Sensation was a watershed album for Frank Zappa, the point where his post-'60s aesthetic was truly established". Kelly Fisher Lowe, in The Words and Music of Frank Zappa, wrote that "Over-Nite and Apostrophe (') are important [...] as a return to Mothers of Invention form and as close to traditional pop albums as Zappa would ever come." The record was certified gold on November 9, 1976. Legacy Over-Nite Sensation (1973) and Apostrophe (') (1974) are the subject of a Classic Albums series documentary from Eagle Rock Entertainment, released on DVD May 1, 2007. The lines "She was buns-up kneelin' / Buns up! / I was wheelin an' dealin'" from "Dinah-Moe Humm" are quoted (as "So there she was / buns up and kneelin' / I was wheelin' and a-dealin'") in "Girl Keeps Coming Apart", on Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation. Track listing Personnel Musicians Frank Zappa – guitar, vocals on all tracks except "Fifty-Fifty" and most of "Zomby Woof" Kin Vassy – vocals on "I'm the Slime", "Dinah-Moe Humm" and "Montana" Ricky Lancelotti – vocals on "Fifty-Fifty" and "Zomby Woof" Sal Marquez – trumpet, vocals on "Dinah-Moe Humm" Ian Underwood – clarinet, flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Bruce Fowler – trombone Ruth Underwood – percussion, marimba, vibraphone Jean-Luc Ponty – violin, baritone violin George Duke – synthesizer, keyboards Tom Fowler – bass Ralph Humphrey – drums Tina Turner and the Ikettes – backing vocals (uncredited) (Tracks 2-3 and 5-7) Production Producer: Frank Zappa Engineers: Fred Borkgren, Steve Desper, Terry Dunavan, Barry Keene, Bob Stone Remixing: Kerry McNabb Arranger: Frank Zappa Technician: Paul Hof Cover design: Ferenc Dobronyi Illustrations: Cover - David B. McMacken, Inside - Cal Schenkel Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts See also Mysterioso Pizzicato References 1973 albums Albums produced by Frank Zappa DiscReet Records albums The Mothers of Invention albums Albums recorded at Bolic Sound