Mario.
i have the same opinion as you.
if the shredding is "tasty" and "melodic" i'm more likely to
like it. its all about song hooks for me.
for example i keep a garbage old gtr detuned semitone just so i can play along with halens "panama". other halen stuff dont crank me up as much. but panama does. so it depends on the song.

best
muso.

my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs
(90 songs created useing bb/rb)
(lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)