On 'Beer Drinkers,' I'm pretty sure someone had the Autotune turned on. On 'Got Me Under Pressure,' he sounds like he is struggling. Then we have the notable differences in Dusty Hill's singing. And I have seen ZZTop live and they sounded much, much better than all of these songs.įirst off the production is tinny and thin. As this ZZ Top album took songs from all over the place I assumed that they had recorded the best they had in order to showcase their brilliance live. And some of the most live and raw albums are utter classics such as If You Want Blood or Live Killers, records that are live warts and all but capture the essence of a band with all the excitement and power. Now don't get me wrong, I don't expect studio perfection and in general I much prefer live albums, albeit understanding that there is often too many overdubs. Some really do sound as if they were caught on a tape recorder from the 80's. They cover the range of ZZ Top eras and I can't complain about the choice.īut.sound quality of the recordings is less good than some bootlegs I have. They had become a certified rock institution, contemporary in every way, yet still completely connected to the founding fathers of the genre.įirstly the reality is that the songs can't be faulted - they are classic tracks one and all. They had become more popular and more iconic without ever having to be flavor of the week. ZZ Top had accomplished the impossible they had moved with the times while simultaneously bucking ephemeral trends that crossed their path. Recorded over the course of several tours in cities all around the world, Greatest Hits Live picks the greatest moments and biggest hits from ZZ Top's illustrious back catalog captured with the phenomenal energy of their renowned live performances. Now after over 45 years together, the Texan trio release their first official live album. With seven Billboard Top 10 albums to their name, multiple platinum album certifications all over the world and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the legendary ZZ Top are officially the world's longest running rock band with it's original line-up intact. 2016 live release from the blues/rock trio.
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