El Loco by Zz Top - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

El Loco follows through on the streamlined, jet-engine boogie rock of Degüello, but kicking all the ingredients up a notch. That means that the grooves are getting a little slicker, while the jokes are getting a little sillier, a little raunchier. The double entendres on "Tube Snake Boogie" and "Pearl Necklace" are barely disguised, while much of the record plays as flat-out goofy party rock. Not necessarily a bad thing, but much of it is a little too obvious to be totally winning. Still, the most telling thing about El Loco may be the rhythm of "Pearl Necklace," its biggest single and best song, which clearly points the way to the new wave blues-rock of Eliminator.

1. Tube Snake Boogie

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

2. I Wanna Drive You Home

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

3. Ten Foot Pole

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

4. Leila

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

5. Don't Tease Me

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

6. It's so Hard

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

7. Pearl Necklace

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

8. Groovy Little Hippie Pad

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

9. Heaven, Hell or Houston

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

10. Party on the Patio

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy Gibbons; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard; Composer
Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Terry Manning; Production
Producer: Bill Ham; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Boogie Rock, Classic Rock

Label

Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1980

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497960750