![]() ![]() A rock solid rhythm section with a deep understanding of the blues leave all the space in the world for one of rock’s greatest guitarists to shine. "ZZ Top doesn’t re-invent the wheel on Fandango but they sure as hell do light it on fire. But taken on its own, it’s ZZ Top’s most concise, powerful statement of purpose and time has not diminished its power, vitality, or glorious tomfoolery one iota." ( Albumism (opens in new tab)) " Fandango!, in retrospect, may now seem quaint to some in comparison to what came later. If they had sustained this energy and quality throughout a full studio album, it would have been their greatest." ( AllMusic (opens in new tab)) "The studio side is a worthy successor to the all-fine Tres Hombres, driven by Tush and Heard It On The X, two of their greatest songs that build on that album by consolidating their sound and amplifying their humour. Listen on Apple Music (opens in new tab)Įvery week, Album of the Week Club listens to and discusses the album in question, votes on how good it is, and publishes our findings, with the aim of giving people reliable reviews and the wider rock community the chance to contribute.But just when you’re getting into the stride of this ’ere live thang, ZZ pull the plug and go into studio mode.Īnd if you don’t know what Tush is all about, ask your granny – you really need to get out more. The live material motors nicely, fuelled by the usual ZZ stage charisma and energy: Jailhouse Rock blitzes, while the Backdoor Medley is neatly realised. What fans would have surely preferred is a full live album, or to see the quality hinted at with the studio tracks developed into a complete new record. While it’s (half) an excellent gig souvenir, maybe it’s also a sign of a band in crisis, short of both time and songs. But there's perhaps something slightly unsatisfying about Fandango. And another ZZ masterclass in Heard It On The X. ![]()
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