Is Six Pack a good place to start with ZZ Top?

Yes, Six Pack is recommended as a starting point for new ZZ Top listeners. A vibrant celebration of blues-infused rock, showcasing catchy riffs and a playful spirit that defines ZZ Top's signature sound. Released in 1987, Six Pack is a compilation album featuring songs from ZZ Top's earlier albums, as well as new tracks. At this point, the band was enjoying commercial success following their breakthrough album Eliminator, which solidified their place in rock music. This compilation served to both introduce new listeners to their classic hits and provide a retrospective view of their influential style.

Six Pack works well if you're into raucous energy for gatherings, dynamic journey with peaks and short tracks for quick bursts.

How many songs are on Six Pack?

Six Pack has 59 tracks, running approximately 211 minutes.

Six Pack

ZZ Top · 1987

211 min · 59 tracks · blues

A vibrant celebration of blues-infused rock, showcasing catchy riffs and a playful spirit that defines ZZ Top's signature sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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(Somebody Else Been) Shaking Your Tree Start here — This track features lively vocals and exuberant guitar work, encapsulating the playful energy that characterizes much of ZZ Top's music.
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La Grange — A staple in ZZ Top's catalog, its infectious groove and memorable lyrics about a Texas dance hall highlight the band's Southern roots.
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Tush — This hard-hitting anthem showcases ZZ Top's ability to blend blues rock with catchy hooks, making it a defining hit for the band.
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Just Got Paid — Its laid-back vibe and compelling storytelling exemplify the band's knack for combining humor with relatable themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

raucous energy for gatherings
dynamic journey with peaks
short tracks for quick bursts
for road trip vibes
engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, introspective pieces
seek polished studio production

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Compiled earlier hits and new tracks, boosting ZZ Top's popularity during their commercial peak.
Themes: Texas dance halls· blues-infused celebration· working-class stories
Moods: Energetic· Cathartic
Career context: Released in 1987, Six Pack is a compilation album featuring songs from ZZ Top's earlier albums, as well as new tracks. At this point, the band was enjoying commercial success following their breakthrough album Eliminator, which solidified their place in rock music. This compilation served to both introduce new listeners to their classic hits and provide a retrospective view of their influential style.
Stylistic neighbors: Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· Ted Nugent

Tracklist

Disc 1

1 (Somebody Else Been) Shaking Your Tree Start here 2:29
2 Brown Sugar 5:22
3 Squank 2:49
4 Goin’ Down to Mexico 3:23
5 Old Man 3:32
6 Neighbor, Neighbor 2:19
7 Certified Blues 3:28
8 Bedroom Thang 3:53
9 Just Got Back From Baby’s 4:14
10 Backdoor Love Affair 2:43
11 Francine 2:53
12 Just Got Paid 3:48
13 Mushmouth Shoutin’ 3:45
14 Ko Ko Blue 4:23
15 Chevrolet 3:19
16 Apologies to Pearly 2:47
17 Bar‐B‐Q 3:22
18 Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell 6:49
19 Whiskey’n Mama 3:20
20 Down Brownie 2:26

Disc 2

1 Waitin’ for the Bus 2:53
2 Jesus Just Left Chicago 3:31
3 Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers 3:27
4 Master of Sparks 3:30
5 Hot, Blue and Righteous 3:17
6 Move Me on Down the Line 2:30
7 Precious and Grace 3:09
8 La Grange 3:54
9 Shiek 4:05
10 Have You Heard? 3:19
11 Thunderbird 4:09
12 Jailhouse Rock 1:56
13 Backdoor Medley: Backdoor Love Affair / Mellow Down Easy / Backdoor Love Affair No. 2 / Long Distance Boogie 9:54
14 Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings 2:49
15 Blue Jean Blues 4:45
16 Balinese 2:38
17 Mexican Blackbird 3:05
18 Heard It on the X 2:28
19 Tush 2:14