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ZZ Top Reveal Details Of Anticipated New Album
Thursday, 28 July 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
ZZ Top Reveal Details Of Anticipated New Album

ZZ Top have released more details of their anticipated new record, revealing the album should be available “hopefully by the end of 2011”.

Speaking to Houston's Fox 26, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons explained that the band's first studio recording since 2003's 'Mescalero' is “soon to hit the streets”.

“We're preparing for the release of ZZ Top's next recorded work - soon to hit the streets - hopefully by the end of 2011. This year is gonna be a banner year on a number of levels but we're throwing our hat in the ring."

ZZ Top are working on the new album with legendary producer guru Rick Rubin. Speaking about the partnership, Gibbons continued.

“We have stepped out and joined forces with a notorious character within the record world...Mr. Rick Rubin. Rick has successfully brought in his particular piece of magic in offering a few suggestions", he adds, "and basically stepped back and he said 'you really don't have to get much better; just do what you do'. He realizes the foundational piece of this great American art form of the blues penetrates so much of popular music, he said 'just turn it up and let's go'".

So what can fans expect from the new ZZ Top offering? Billy explained. "Since the music is a return to the early ZZ Top roots, I believe there's always that Tex-Mex accompaniment. I wouldn't be surprised if we leaned that direction again."

In true ZZ Top style, the trio seem to be having a lot of fun recording. The guitarist explained, "We're having a blast. It's loud, it's fast... streamlined right on down the line. ZZ Top is just what it is."

Check back to Stereoboard for more details on ZZ Top's forthcoming album as and when they're announced.
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