I have heard some indications that ZZ has finally entered the studio to contribute more concrete and structured songs; songs that are believed to comprise the highly anticipated (at least among Top fans) new album. For the first time in recent memory the band doesn't have an entire year of shows already lined up. Aside from the Down Under tour running from mid to late April, there are no other scheduled dates.
I have long believed that the band needed to take a break from the road and commit to recording a new album, new music being an essential element of staying relevant and preventing boredom, both internally and externally. Without the pressure of a record deal, and perhaps the lack of guidance and encouragement from a focused manager, the group has found it easier to avoid the necessary focus and patience that recording demands.
But dwelling on missed opportunities is not particularly fun - and no need to do it further here. My hopes for a new album:
) 12 - 15 songs (apparently 30 to 40 rough tracks exist)
) two blues songs ("Fool For Your Stockings" quality, not "Cover Your Rig" weak)
) Spanish influences throughout
) sound combination of "Tejas", "Tres Hombres" and "Rhythmeen"
) more than one song with Dusty on lead vocals
) creative, technical drum work from Frank (ala "Tejas")
) virtuoso guitar work (ala "Antenna")
Any thoughts on what you would like to see?
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