Tejas by Zz Top - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

On Tejas, ZZ Top countrified the bluesy posture of their previous albums, resulting in a slight detour between the madcap spirit of Fandango and the psychedelic strut of Deguello. While the album lacks any singles as strong as "Tush" or "La Grange," "Arrested for Driving While Blind" is one of ZZ's classic anthems, capturing the group's wacky humor and jaunty good-time boogie. Other highlights include the driving "Enjoy and Get It On," "Avalon Hideaway," and the fine instrumental "Asleep in the Desert." However, like all of their early albums, the CD transfer is spoiled by overdubbing and other lame attempts to update (and, in some cases, extend) the original songs, and it much better on vinyl. ~ Jim Smith

1. It's Only Love

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

2. Arrested for Driving While Blind

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

3. El Diablo

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

4. Snappy Kakkie

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

5. Enjoy and Get It On

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

6. Ten Dollar Man

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

7. Pan Am Highway Blues

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

8. Avalon Hideaway

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

9. She's a Heartbreaker

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

10. Asleep in the Desert (Instrumental)

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

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 52 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

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Boogie Rock

Label

Rhino - Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1975

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497920792