Degüello

• Artist: ZZ Top
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• Release Date: 1979
• Total Time: 53:54
• Genre: Rock

Review

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. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
I Thank You	Isaac Hayes, David Porter	ZZ Top	(3:23)
She Loves My Automobile	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(2:23)
I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(4:45)
A Fool for Your Stockings	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(4:15)
Manic Mechanic	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(2:36)
Dust My Broom	Elmore James	ZZ Top	(3:06)
Lowdown in the Street	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(2:49)
Hi Fi Mama	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(2:22)
Cheap Sunglasses	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(4:46)
Esther Be the One	Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill	ZZ Top	(3:30)

Credits

ZZ Top (Main Performer), Frank Beard (Drums), Billy Gibbons (Guitar), Billy Gibbons (Vocals), Bill Ham (Producer), Dusty Hill (Bass), Dusty Hill (Vocals)