Six Pack

ZZ Top · 1987

211 min · 59 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · rock & roll

A raucous blend of Southern rock and blues, infused with ZZ Top's signature boogie grooves.

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Why this album works

Best for: raucous energy for gatherings dynamic journey with peaks short tracks for quick bursts
Context: Released in 1987, 'Six Pack' is a compilation album representing ZZ Top's prolific period during the 1980s. This collection followed their commercial peak with 'Eliminator' (1983) and showcases a mix of studio and live tracks from their earlier albums, solidifying their legacy in rock music.
If you like: hard rock, pop rock, rock & roll

Six Pack is an album by ZZ Top, released in 1987. A raucous blend of Southern rock and blues, infused with ZZ Top's signature boogie grooves. The album reached No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its popularity among fans. With its release, 'Six Pack' served to introduce new audiences to ZZ Top's extensive catalog while celebrating their established sound, thus maintaining their relevance in the evolving rock landscape of the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Six Pack sound like?

A raucous blend of Southern rock and blues, infused with ZZ Top's signature boogie grooves. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.

What makes Six Pack by ZZ Top notable?

The album reached No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its popularity among fans. With its release, 'Six Pack' served to introduce new audiences to ZZ Top's extensive catalog while celebrating their established sound, thus maintaining their relevance in the evolving rock landscape of the late '80s. Released in 1987, 'Six Pack' is a compilation album representing ZZ Top's prolific period during the 1980s. This collection followed their commercial peak with 'Eliminator' (1983) and showcases a mix of studio and live tracks from their earlier albums, solidifying their legacy in rock music.

Who is Six Pack for?

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.

Tracklist

59 tracks·211:17

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 (Somebody Else Been) Shaking Your Tree 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 2:14