As Korken pointed out (thank you!) ZZ's new song "Consumption" is available online. It will be part of the EP "Texicali" coming out on Tuesday June 5th.
Initial listen shows this to be a dirty blues with Billy's traditional raspy growl glossing over the also traditionally weak lyrics. Listening to it loud helps bring out the song and the sound.
Looking forward to "Texicali" more and more.
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/music/music-zz-top-get-down-with-consumption/
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Apparently Rubin has requested, or did request, an extensive rework of "Flyin' High", complete with new / additional lyrics and rerecorded vocals. Look for the song to make the album but sound quite different from the version released over a year ago.
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Billy was in Nashville Wednesday night to take part in a Joe Walsh special. Here is a full report from Rebzz, who was lucky enough to be selected to participate as an audience member. Thank you Rebzz!!!
" I attended the Joe Walsh & Friends CMT CROSSROADS taping last night in Nashville. It was an unreal experience. The venue was The Factory in Franklin, TN. There were about 200 people that were chosen to be a part of the balcony audience and I was lucky enough to win a spot. There were approximately 200 more people who were seated on the floor. These were mostly record company execs w/friends and other influential people in the Nashville music scene. Kix Brooks and his wife were in the 2nd row on the floor.
It was a great experience as I had never been a part of any TV taping. We were told to show a lot of energy while taping(clapping etc.) We were warned that we could be replaced at any time if we were were just standing and not showing emotion. I arrived early and was able to secure a good spot once they let us in the door. The balcony was directly behind the stage and wrapped around in one direction. I was behind the stage looking directly down on the performers. The evening started out with Joe Walsh performing the title track to his new album "Analog Man" which is due out June 5. It was a great song with a definite Eagles/70s classic rock feel.
The first performer Walsh brought out was Brad Paisley and they did a great job on "Rocky Mountain Way". Next up was a new young country performer Hunter Hayes and he and Walsh performed a classic Eagles hit, "In the City". Next was another new country performer Luke Bryan and he and Walsh performed "Life's Ben Good" very well. Fourth up to bat was Sara Evans(Beauuuuuttttifulll) and she and Walsh performed a great Eagles classic, "Best Of My Love". All of the aforementioned except for Brad Paisley did their songs twice. Paisley got his on the first take.
Now for the finale. Joe Walsh said(and I will paraphrase but I think I'm very close) "When I decided to do this show I told CMT that I wanted a CLOSER! I can't think of anyone any better than the King of Tone, Mr. Billy Gibbons!" BFG walked out decked out in his traditional black jacket and slacks with white shirt. On the back of the jacket was the new Texicali logo . Underneath the log was BFG in block letters with TEXICALI underneath. He was sharp dressed man. They immediately ripped into "Life In The Fast Lane". I like the song but I thought they might have done "Funk 49". The beat of "Life In The Fast Lane" is much faster and different than ZZ Top material. The teleprompter was not on cue so Billy in his professional way decided to just do his thang I think during the song. He absolutely nailed it and it couldn't have been in any better.
It was a night to remember. They were VERY strict about pictures and recording. Attached is a very rough and blurred picture of myself taken by Iphone. This was taken at the end of the show before we walked out of the door. Joe Walsh stuck around and played one more song from his new album and ended with "Funk 49". This show titled "Joe Walsh and Friends" will air on 6/23 at 11 pm eastern time on CMT."
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