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ZZ Top - Live From Texas | 
| Director: Milton Lage
Studio: Eagle Rock
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 21.99
Buy New: CDN$ 11.49
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 783
Format: Dolby, Ntsc, Dts Surround Sound, Surround Sound, Color
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.3 x 0.3
MPN: 30252
UPC: 801213025299
EAN: 0801213025299
ASIN: B0018M6J72
Theatrical Release Date: June 24, 2008
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: *BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED*
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 ZZ TOP GOES OVER THE TOP! July 21, 2008
Paul S. Power (Nova Scotia, Canada)
I've read a lot of press releases for bands over the years and there have been times when I wondered if the writer was talking about the same band that I was listening to, and it seemed like the bio sheet was full of bravado and prone to exaggeration, using 'catch phrases' that were stretching the truth a bit. However, the one for this band's new DVD is dead on with it's descriptive terms; "Southern Fried Sizzle", "Fuzz Toned Hard Rock" and "Barnburner of Blues and Barrelhouse Boogie". That sums up ZZ Top to a T and I doubt anyone could come up with better. With their customized-and at times-fur-covered guitars, hot rod cars, top hats, cowboy boots and, of course, the beards, ZZ Top blasted their way into the world of rock and roll and has lasted for going on 40 years now, incredibly with the same line up of musicians. But then again, why tamper with perfection? A lot of us knew ZZ Top when they were in their 'dirty boogie' days of the early 1970's with "Tush" and we followed them through their commercially mega-successful 1980's and never once lost love of or respect for this dynamic trio. It's a toss up as to which is longer-their careers or their beards!
This DVD brilliantly captures the band's sizzling-hot live show, with 17 songs performed, including "Got Me Under Pressure", "Sharp Dressed Man", "Pearl Necklace", "Legs", "Rough Boy", "Cheap Sunglasses" and of course "Gimme All Your Lovin" and "Tush". Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill do their patented, synchronized guitar sway as drummer Frank Beard (yep, the guy with the shortest beard) effortlessly keeps the beat behind a drum kit tricked out with shocks, struts and a necking knob on the cymbal stand. For me, the best part of the DVD is when they play a scorching hot version of "Blue Jean Blues". This song has been my favorite ZZ Top song of all time and it brings up an interesting point; there are people out there that know ZZ Top only from their top 40 hits and don't realize just how blues-oriented the band really is, as this DVD attests to. That's not to say that rock and roll is left in the wings, this concert rocks hard!
Bonus features include a card game between the band members as they discuss the band's history, a behind the scenes look at concert day and photo shoot and most importantly, a live performance of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady". If I had to pick a two-word phrase to describe this DVD, it would be "totally awesome", or maybe "wickedly hot"! Heck, it's both.
A Good Start July 2, 2008
Andrew M. Butler (Canada)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Liked the dvd . Good song selections . Would have been better as a 2 DVD set with performances throughout their career . Maybe the next one will be longer .For now I would recommend it .
 nope, this is great great DVD must have !! July 2, 2008
ibanez rules 2008 (calgary, alberta)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
whatever previous guy said , that's not true.
i really enjoyed this show.
very very good show ! must for any fan !!!
two thumbs up, legend still lives !
 ZZ LESS July 1, 2008
Bullwinkle (Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada)
1 out of 10 found this review helpful
Boo, Boo, Boo. Poor song selection newest material at least 15 years old. Concert is only 80 minutes long. Total disgrace.
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