[kj] OT: This is MadneZZ

[The Mighty TB]

"Neil Perry" wrote:


> heh heh..

>

> OK that was the sort of answer I was looking for. I think my split-second

> decision was based entirely on when they appeared on the Tube in the UK

> (the tv show, not the transport system) around the time of Sharp Dressed 

> Man

> etc,

> and Billy Gibbons's sound was fucking fantastic - I'm sure it is on 

> YouTube

> somewhere.

> I have a few of the pre-mega stardom albums which I listen to every now 

> and

> then,

> so I don't mind those Texass blues... I think I was more worried about the

> cheese

> factor. I've always liked his guitar playing so as long as he's still

> cranking it up and out, I figure it'll be a good night.


ZZ Top has kind of moved away from the instantly listenable radio-friendly 
singles the last decade or so back to a more traditional, although somewhat 
generic Texas blues/rock sound and vibe.  The last really catchy tune 
they've done that stood out for me was "Beatbox" off the "XXX" album from 
about '99.  The last couple albums are solid but unmemorable.  But yeah, 
Billy's still a badass on guitar and they seem to be playing a lot of tunes 
off "El Loco" these days which is still my favorite album by them.

T.B.