This album "ZZ TOP Eliminator" was the ZZ Top's most successful album, having reached Diamond status. The album is a successful blend of blues rock and analog synthesizers. In 1989, it was ranked #39 on Rolling Stone. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
ZZ Top's 1983 album "Eliminator" redefined the band's sound and catapulted them into the realm of superstardom. With its blend of blues-rock roots, electronic flourishes, and instantly recognizable music videos, "Eliminator" became a defining album of the 1980s.
Shifting Gears
After a decade of success as a hard-driving blues-rock act, "Eliminator" marked a shift for ZZ Top. The band, still composed of Billy Gibbons (guitar/vocals), Dusty Hill (bass), and Frank Beard (drums), infused their sound with synthesizers and drum machines. While purists might have balked, this sonic shift propelled them to new heights of popularity.
The Hits Keep Coming
"Eliminator" is overflowing with hits. "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Sharp Dressed Man", and "Legs" are anthems infused with catchy riffs, electronic beats, and Gibbons' gravelly vocals. These songs became fixtures on MTV, their eye-catching videos featuring the band's iconic customized Ford coupe further solidifying their image.
The Voice of a Generation
Frontman Billy Gibbons remained the heart and soul of ZZ Top. His witty lyrics, often laced with double entendres, and his scorching guitar solos were the perfect counterpoint to the album's more polished sound. "I Need You Tonight" and "Got Me Under Pressure" demonstrate Gibbons' mastery of the blues-rock idiom, even within the album's updated style.
The Sound of the 80s
ZZ Top's embrace of technology on "Eliminator" perfectly synchronized with the sonic trends of the 1980s. Synthesizers and electronic embellishments were at their peak, and ZZ Top's clever integration of these elements into their bluesy foundation solidified their place within this cultural moment.
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Tex-Mex Blues Rock |
Album Production information: The album: "ZZ TOP Eliminator" was produced by: Bill Ham Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Terry Manning, Bob Ludwig My quick tell for a record that’s about to sound expensive: “Mastered by Bob Ludwig” quietly lurking in the credits. Read more... Bob Ludwig, for me, is the final boss of “make it hit”: cutting lacquers at A&R in the late ’60s, shaping the 1970s at Sterling Sound, the 1976–1992 Masterdisk era, then building Gateway Mastering in Maine (founded 1992) before retiring in 2023. His mastering fingerprints run from classic rock to metal to modern pop—Led Zeppelin and Lou Reed through Metallica, Nirvana, Tool, and Daft Punk. Album cover illustration: Tom Hunnicutt Album cover photography: Bob Afford |
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Record Label & Catalognr: All tracks published by Hamstein Music co, A Lone Wolf Production, WB Records 92-3774 |
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Album Packaging: This album includes the ZZ TOP promo sheet and custom inner sleeve with artwork |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1983 Made in Germany |
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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: ZZ TOP Eliminator |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "ZZ TOP Eliminator" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "ZZ TOP Eliminator" is:
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Inner Sleeve of "ZZ TOP Eliminator" Album |
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Photo of "ZZ TOP Eliminator" 12" LP Record |
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
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