Music : Rancho Texicano - The Very Best of ZZ Top

Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227890827
Label: Rhino
Manufacturer: Rhino
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Rhino
Release Date: June 21, 2004
Studio: Rhino
Sales Rank: 26147
78908

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Disc 1:

1. Brown Sugar
2. Goin’ Down To Mexico
3. Just Got Back From Baby’s
4. Francene
5. Just Got Paid
6. Bar-B-Q, La Grange
7. Waitin’ For The Bus
8. Jesus Just Leftchicago
9. Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
10. Mexican Blackbird
11. Tush
12. Thunderbird
13. Blue Jean Blues
14. Heard It On The X
15. It’s Only Love
16. Arrested For Driving While Blind
17. I Thank You
18. Cheap Sunglasses
19. I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide
20. A Fool For Your Stockings

Disc 2:

1. Tube Snake Boogie
2. Pearl Necklace
3. Gimme All Your Lovin
4. Sharp Dressed Man
5. Legs
6. Got Me Under Pressure
7. Sleeping Bag
8. Stages,
9. Rough Boy
10. Velcro Fly
11. Woke Up with Wood
12. Doubleback
13. My Head’s In Mississippi,
14. Viva Las Vegas
15. Cheap Sunglasses (Live)
16. Legs (Dance Mix)
17. Velcro Fly (12” Remix)

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Rating: - The ZZ Top compilation to buy as a present
Before I start, I should point out that I don't own this CD. What I do have are all seven pre-Eliminator albums (albeit in the modern mix - I've never heard the originals), Eliminator and four or five post Eliminators. What that does do, though, is put me in a decent position to comment on ZZ Top compilations.

Close your eyes and imagine.... Your father has asked you for a ZZ Top compilation for his birthday. Being old and not exactly with-it, all he's ever heard of ZZ Top is in ... Read More

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Rating: - Disc one 5 stars Disc two 2 stars
As with so many bands across the board, ZZ Top managed to lose their way musically at some point. This compilation sees them going from a guitar driven boogie band (disc 1) to a synth driven commercial success (disc 2). I would be surprised if dance versions of their songs was quite what they had in mind back in 1970. Its a shame but, much though I loved it on its release, I listen to Eliminator now and think how plastic it sounds and as this supplies the best tracks on Disc 2 there is little hope. ... Read More

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Rating: - great
Great collection of songs covering most of their career, but nothing from the last four albums (because they changed record companies). This is far better than the previous, single-cd, 'Greatest Hits' collection, partly because it has the songs in the order they were released, rather than trying to mix Eliminator-era material with their earlier stuff. One big gripe though - why oh why do we have TWO dance versions of 'Legs', possibly their most famous song, but not the original version! But, overall, ... Read More

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Rating: - Flawed perfection
Make no mistake, this is a fantastic collection of the band's years on the Warner Bros label and very good value for money. It would be a certain five star rating for me had it not been for some rather bizarre selections on the second disc. It's the last three tracks that are the root of the problem, all being alternative versions of tracks already included in the collection. The first is a good live version of "Cheap Sunglasses" but it doesn't differ enough from the studio version (on disc one) to warrant ... Read More

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Rating: - Great colection of classics
I have been listening to ZZ Top for nearly 20 years and this is the first compilation album of theirs that I have bought, mainly because most of my early collection is on vynil/tape. It is an excellent album, re-creating the old tunes with perfect clarity. The only tune which lets it down is 'Legs-dance mix'(track 16 disc 2). If you like the 70/80's american blues/rock sound this one should keep you happy.

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