Name: X X X by Zz Top
Brand: ZZ Top
SKU: 078636785028
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 1.5 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Theoretically, aging wouldn't be that difficult of a trick for ZZ Top to pull off, since the little ol' band from Texas is thoroughly grounded in the blues, an ageless music that can sound equally good from the young and old alike. So why does ZZ Top sound stiff on XXX, a record celebrating their 30th anniversary? Part of it could be that the songwriting is decidedly lightweight, but a band as seasoned as ZZ Top should be able to make even third-rate material at least listenable. The real answer may be that he band long ago sacrificed organic rhythms for a steady, synthesized pulse. They suggested this even before 1983's Eliminator, but that record was a bizarre, unpredictable masterstroke; after all, nobody would have predicted that a blend of Texas blues-rock and new wave drum machines would work, let alone flourish. Yet the massive success of Eliminator made ZZ Top reluctant to abandon that sound; on every album since, they retained the steady click track, even as they stripped away the synthesizers. Each album of the '90s suffered because of this, including XXX. It should have been more of a celebratory release, not another post-Eliminator outing. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

9. Introduction by Ross Mitchell

by Ross Mitchell

Primary Artist: Ross Mitchell; Main Performer
Spoken Word: Ross Mitchell; Performer
Lyricist: Ross Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Lone Wolf Production Company
Billy F. Gibbons; Production

2. Crucifixx-A-Flatt

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

4. 36-22-36

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

6. Beatbox

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

7. Trippin'

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

10. Sinpusher

by Zz Top

Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production

1. Poke Chop Sandwich

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

3. Fearless Boogie

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

8. Dreadmonboogaloo

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

by Zz Top

Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Kal Mann
Bernie Lowe; Composer
Lyricist: Kal Mann
Bernie Lowe; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Lone Wolf Production Company
Billy F. Gibbons; Production

13. Belt Buckle

by Zz Top

Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production

5. Made Into A Movie

by Zz Top

Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production
Recording: Joe Hardy; Production

12. Hey Mr. Millionaire

by Zz Top

Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill; Performer
Primary Artist: Zz Top; Main Performer
Drums: Frank Beard; Performer
Guitar: Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Performer: Zz Top; Performer
Vocals: Dusty Hill
Billy F. Gibbons; Performer
Composer: Beard
Gibbons
Hill
The Gibbons; Composer
Lyricist: Gibbons
Hill
Beard
The Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: G.l. "g-mane" Moon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Hardy; Production
Producer: Billy F. Gibbons
Lone Wolf Production Company; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

9/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Rock & Roll, Blues-Rock, Southern Rock, Boogie Rock

Label

RCA Records Label

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 27, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

78636785028

Shopping cart

Notification

X X X

9. Introduction by Ross Mitchell

2. Crucifixx-A-Flatt

4. 36-22-36

6. Beatbox

7. Trippin'

10. Sinpusher

1. Poke Chop Sandwich

3. Fearless Boogie

8. Dreadmonboogaloo

11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

13. Belt Buckle

5. Made Into A Movie

12. Hey Mr. Millionaire

Technical Specifications

X X X

Product information

Release options

9. Introduction by Ross Mitchell

2. Crucifixx-A-Flatt

4. 36-22-36

6. Beatbox

7. Trippin'

10. Sinpusher

1. Poke Chop Sandwich

3. Fearless Boogie

8. Dreadmonboogaloo

11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

13. Belt Buckle

5. Made Into A Movie

12. Hey Mr. Millionaire

Technical Specifications