Last year the 25th Edition of the "Eliminator" album was released, containing the original "Legs" and a handful of live tracks. While a few complained that the sound of the live tracks was less than optimal, the fact they were included was a selling point, and a very worthy addition to the release in my opinion. It also indicates Billy and the band have a number of shows in the can in very good quality. The shows where the cuts were taken from have been available in trading circles for years, and while good, did not have the quality of the "Eliminator" release. If "Double Down Live" sells well, which I anticipate it will, maybe the band will be persuaded to release other shows or compilations, or actually have a web site worth visiting where these shows could be downloaded, for free or a small fee.
So will "Afterburner" receive the 25th Anniversary treatment? This album is a unique one, and serves as the Mason-Dixon line for many fans. Some like ZZ up to but excluding "Afterburner", and some like the band starting with "Eliminator" and then moving forward. I personally like almost everything the band has done, with the somewhat puzzling exception of "Deguello". "Afterburner" is a great album, the band's second best selling as a matter of fact. The tours in support of the album were also very good, and saw the band at the height of their popularity. Maybe Billy can find some live versions of "Sleeping Bag" and "Delirious" and add those to a remastered copy.
Anyway, there has been a slight lull in touring activity, and the band is supposed to be in the studio working on the next record. They will begin again in September. Check out http://www.lowpft.com/, an excellent site, for touring schedules and setlists.
Have Mercy!
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