ZZ Top returned after an extended layoff in late 1979 with Degüello, their best album since 1973's Tres Hombres.
During their time off, ZZ Top didn't change much -- hell, their sound never really changed during their entire career -- but it did harden, in a way.
The grooves became harder, sleeker, and their off-kilter sensibility and humor began to dominate, as "Cheap Sunglasses" and "Fool for Your Stockings" illustrate.
Ironically, this, their wildest album lyrically, doesn't have the unhinged rawness of their early blooze rockers, but the streamlined production makes it feel sleazier all the same, since its slickness lets the perversity slide forth.
And, forget not, the trio is in fine shape here, knocking out a great set of rockers and sounding stylish all the time.
Undoubtedly one of their strong suits.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Thank YouIsaac Hayes, David Porter | ZZ Top | Play | 03:26 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 2 | She Loves My AutomobileFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 02:23 | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| 3 | I'm Bad, I'm NationwideFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 04:53 | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| 4 | Lowdown in the StreetFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 02:50 | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| 5 | Hi Fi MamaFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 02:25 | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| 6 | Manic MechanicFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 02:36 | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| 7 | Dust My BroomElmore James | ZZ Top | Play | 03:09 | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| 8 | Cheap SunglassesFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 04:48 | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| 9 | Esther Be the OneFrank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill | ZZ Top | Play | 03:30 | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| 10 | A Fool For Your Stocking | ZZ Top | Play | 04:16 | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| 34 mins | 78 MB | |||||
| 34 mins | 205 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Beard | Composer, Drums |
| 2 | Billy Gibbons | Composer, Guitar, Vocals |
| 3 | Bill Ham | Producer |
| 4 | Isaac Hayes | Composer |
| 5 | Dusty Hill | Bass, Composer, Vocals |
| 6 | Elmore James | Composer |
| 7 | Bob Ludwig | Engineer |
| 8 | Terry Manning | Engineer |
| 9 | David Porter | Composer |
| 10 | ZZ Top | Primary Artist |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |