Seriously, to take something as mundane as a TV dinner and turn it into a rhythmic blues rock and roll masterpiece that takes exceptional skill! It’s soloing heaven and features some of the best musicality heard on the album. TV Dinners is one of my all-time favourite ZZ Top songs. Thug is a solid tune and despite not being one of my favourite songs on the album, I would miss it if it wasn’t on Eliminator. Either way, after watching an episode it makes me want to listen to Eliminator so I’d consider it a win-win. I’m honestly surprised there wasn't a lawsuit around this unless they obtained permission, of course.
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Legs is iconic! Interesting fact: every time I hear the first few chords, I'm reminded of the Mythbusters television series theme song. I Got The Six is a perfect rock and roll song. It's absolutely gorgeous and that guitar is, as with most ZZ Top recordings, pushing the distortion right to the limit while remaining hauntingly clear. I Need You Tonight slows the rhythm, but increases the blues.
Sharp Dressed Man is a song that defies explanation. Got Me Under Pressure continues the toe-tapping head-bopping rhythm. Gimme All Your Lovin’ has an incredible rhythm and is the perfect song to start the album with as it sets the tone for the entire record. Of course, the vinyl reissue doesn’t feature the lyrics either, but Apple Music does! The CD by comparison has a standard booklet, sans lyrics, and a CD that is about as plain as you can get. Yes, it is a basic design but appeals to purists as it remains faithful to the original 1983 release. Inside, you get a singular printed inner sleeve with Eliminator (the car) on one side while the other side remains black. Turning our attention to aesthetics, the vinyl reissue is printed in a high-gloss that looks incredibly impressive but quickly becomes a fingerprint magnet. The bottom line is that this is one record that plays well, and should be heard, on vinyl but you won’t be disappointed with the Apple Music stream. I would, however, only select the CD as a last resort as it simply doesn’t deliver the album as I believe it would have been intended.
That is, subsequently, why the vinyl reissue is my preferred version but the differences are so small that you’ll undoubtedly be pleased with the streaming edition. Now, that may concern some music lovers who prefer accuracy in their music, but I’m more than happy to lose a slight amount of fidelity for a more relaxed listening experience. Usually, this fullness, or warmth, is associated with the vinyl record, but it is also true to say that the vinyl reissue, despite sounding right, isn’t as detailed as the Apple Music stream. The stream is effortless in its delivery ensuring that you’ll not only hear every aspect of the recording but will get the fullness of sound that this album demands. This is particularly noticeable when comparing it to the lossless 24-bit/48kHz ALAC Apple Digital Master edition streamed via Apple Music. The CD, by comparison, sounds concealed and lifeless, as if a blanket has been thrown over the speakers. At the time of release, it was priced in the budget range at sub $30 ($AUD), yet the sonic performance of this record trumps many of my more expensive audiophile pressings, thereby proving that one does not need to go broke in the collecting of new vinyl for one's passion.Īlthough, there are some caveats that one may wish to be aware of when considering picking up the vinyl release, specifically with regards to how it compares to the CD and streaming counterparts. There is something to be said for reissues that provide you with the very best the format and album have to offer without the bloat of demos and other unnecessary elements. Beautifully quiet, although not a major issue for rock music, and sonically pure. Sonically, the 2013 vinyl reissue is flawless. Despite its simplicity, the print and pressing quality is exquisite. The 30th Anniversary vinyl reissue that I’m fortunate to own is a collector's dream come true. If you have any thoughts regarding this interesting design decision, I'd love to hear from you. Initially, I had thought it was an indicator guide for other formats that were simply left in the final artwork, but that isn't the case as the reformatting, of even the cassette version, crop tighter into the artwork. However, I have always been perplexed by the coloured box within the artwork itself. Before you even listen to the music, the artwork for Eliminator will amaze and looks simply fantastic on display or in the hand.
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