Deg¿¿ello

by ZZ Top

Overview

ZZ Top returned after an extended layoff in late 1979 with Degueello, 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

Product Details

Release Date:	04/23/1984
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0075992740029
Rank:	267345

Tracks

1. I Thank You
2. She Loves My Automobile
3. I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide
4. A Fool for Your Stockings
5. Lowdown in the Street
6. Hi Fi Mama
7. Manic Mechanic
8. Dust My Broom
9. Cheap Sunglasses
10. Esther Be the One

Album Credits

Performance Credits

ZZ Top   Primary Artist
Dwight Yoakam   Primary Artist
Billy Gibbons   Sax (Baritone),Guitar (Electric),Lead Vocals,Vocals,Guitar
Dusty Hill   Bass,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Sax (Tenor),Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Frank Beard   Drums,Percussion,Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Bob Ludwig   Engineer,Mastering
Terry Manning   Engineer
Bill Ham   Producer
Isaac Hayes   Composer,Lyricist
Dusty Hill   Composer
Frank Beard   Composer
Bill Kipper   Mastering
Elmore James   Composer
ZZ Top   Performer
David Porter   Composer,Lyricist
Billy Gibbons   Composer
Robert Johnson   Composer