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BroonsBane
raisn em up waxin em down
I've loved this band since I discovered them when Deguello came out but I've never had the chance to see them unfortunately.
Drybasement
Hold the ketchup...
I saw ZZ Top in 1994. Didn't have very good seats but they sure did rock the house. Now, if I ever hear another song from Eliminator it would be too soon. Their earlier stuff kicks ass. Can you say 'Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers'?
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BroonsBane
raisn em up waxin em down
Oh yeah! :guitar:
thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
Always enjoyed their stuff, up to, and somewhat including "Eliminator", though that too, had some spotty stuff on it (my opinion). "Afterburner" and the latter stuff, not my cuppa tea.
Saw the eliminator tour. Can't recall who opened up. Fun show.
The early stuff is lots of fun, and great to try out a pair of speaker to see if they can handle rock and roll.
A sour note- Although I have the earlier stuff on vinyl, I picked up their Greatest Hits on CD for quick fixes.
It's a Columbia release, and it is absolutely terrible sounding- the mix is real bad. Some of the songs, especially that particular transfer of "Pearl Necklace", are poorly executed. In fact, playing "Pearl Necklace" produces a sound as if you've blown the woofers in your speakers. Real unpleasant, and unnerving that first time. Thought all four woofers in my a/d/s/ L1230s were bad.
I'd advise staying away from that particular "best of" CD release, instead opting for the remasters or the vinyl.
The offending CD-
Saw the eliminator tour. Can't recall who opened up. Fun show.
The early stuff is lots of fun, and great to try out a pair of speaker to see if they can handle rock and roll.
A sour note- Although I have the earlier stuff on vinyl, I picked up their Greatest Hits on CD for quick fixes.
It's a Columbia release, and it is absolutely terrible sounding- the mix is real bad. Some of the songs, especially that particular transfer of "Pearl Necklace", are poorly executed. In fact, playing "Pearl Necklace" produces a sound as if you've blown the woofers in your speakers. Real unpleasant, and unnerving that first time. Thought all four woofers in my a/d/s/ L1230s were bad.
I'd advise staying away from that particular "best of" CD release, instead opting for the remasters or the vinyl.
The offending CD-
KHendrix2
Member
I was on the crew that did video reinforcement for ZZ Top's show at Red Rocks Amphitheater this last year. I was right up against the stage in front of the railing and I got paid for it! It's the best job in the world, and Red Rocks is the best outdoor concert venue in the world. It should be after 300 million years in the making!
Anyway, it was truly one of the very best shows of the year. It was a joy to shoot as well. The whole crew knew every song and we were able to anticipate every move. I was able to get closeups of Billy's guitar before the solo happened, and the director knew exactly when to take the shot. The resulting DVD is flawless. Too bad I can't get a copy. The fear of bootlegging is just too strong.
Ken
Anyway, it was truly one of the very best shows of the year. It was a joy to shoot as well. The whole crew knew every song and we were able to anticipate every move. I was able to get closeups of Billy's guitar before the solo happened, and the director knew exactly when to take the shot. The resulting DVD is flawless. Too bad I can't get a copy. The fear of bootlegging is just too strong.
Ken
Tubejunke
Super Member
Get high everybody get high, have you heard, of the word, Thunderbird....
It seems with MOST bands the early stuff is the best, even ZZ. The MTV era F**ked everything up worse than the Disco era already had. So many good bands were ruined post 1976 or so. It wouldnt be right for a good Rock band to try to conform to these trends. Some did semi successfuly, ZZ is one example but MANY just vanished.
I saw ZZ back in the mid 90's and I thought it was great. There were a lot of whiners who had seen them in the MTV days when they had the trendy MEGA huge light show. They were complaining that it was JUST the band and of course a normal amount of stage lighting. I told a few that I came to see the BAND and hear the MUSIC, not see a drum kit do flip flops in the air, or lasers, explosions, whatever. Some people just can't be reached.....
It seems with MOST bands the early stuff is the best, even ZZ. The MTV era F**ked everything up worse than the Disco era already had. So many good bands were ruined post 1976 or so. It wouldnt be right for a good Rock band to try to conform to these trends. Some did semi successfuly, ZZ is one example but MANY just vanished.
I saw ZZ back in the mid 90's and I thought it was great. There were a lot of whiners who had seen them in the MTV days when they had the trendy MEGA huge light show. They were complaining that it was JUST the band and of course a normal amount of stage lighting. I told a few that I came to see the BAND and hear the MUSIC, not see a drum kit do flip flops in the air, or lasers, explosions, whatever. Some people just can't be reached.....
A sour note- Although I have the earlier stuff on vinyl, I picked up their Greatest Hits on CD for quick fixes.
It's a Columbia release, and it is absolutely terrible sounding- the mix is real bad. Some of the songs, especially that particular transfer of "Pearl Necklace", are poorly executed. In fact, playing "Pearl Necklace" produces a sound as if you've blown the woofers in your speakers. Real unpleasant, and unnerving that first time. Thought all four woofers in my a/d/s/ L1230s were bad.
I'd advise staying away from that particular "best of" CD release, instead opting for the remasters or the vinyl.
The offending CD-
I agree 100% bad CD not worth it even if free. I have been a big ZZ fan for many years, picked up the "Hits" CD and was very disappointed
