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Billy F Gibbons – Hardware (new)

Billy F Gibbons – Hardware (new)

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Billy F Gibbons* – Hardware
"Hardware" is the third solo studio album by American rock musician 
Billy F. Gibbons, frontman of the legendary band ZZ Top. 
Key Information:
  • Release Date: June 4, 2021.
  • Genre: Primarily rock.
  • Recording Location: Escape Studio in Pioneertown, California, near Palm Springs, in the high desert. The desert setting influenced the album's sound.
  • Producers: Gibbons, Matt Sorum, and Mike Fiorentino, with additional production by engineer Chad Shlosser.
  • Musicians: The core band included:
    • Billy Gibbons - vocals, guitars, bass guitar, 'virtual' bass
    • Matt Sorum - drums, bass guitar
    • Austin Hanks - guitar
    • Mike Fiorentino - accordion, synths, vocals
    • Chad Shlosser - electric guitar, bass guitar, synthesizers
    • Larkin Poe - guest vocals on "Stackin' Bones"
  • Tracklist: The album has 12 songs. Notable tracks include:
    1. My Lucky Card
    2. She's On Fire
    3. More-More-More
    4. Shuffle, Step & Slide
    5. Vagabond Man
    6. Spanish Fly
    7. West Coast Junkie
    8. Stackin' Bones (featuring Larkin Poe)
    9. I Was a Highway
    10. S-G-L-M-B-B-R
    11. Hey Baby, Que Paso
    12. Desert High
  • Significance:
    • "Hardware" continues Gibbons' exploration of his blues rock roots with elements of contemporary pop, neometal, country rock, and surf rock.
    • It features Gibbons' guitar and vocals, with a sound distinct from ZZ Top, yet familiar.
    • The album's title is a tribute to the late recording engineer Joe Hardy.
  • Critical Reception: "Hardware" has been described as a solid album, though some critics found the production slightly overpolished.
  • Themes: The album reflects a "desert trip" theme, drawing inspiration from its recording location. Gibbons also mentions the theme of getting back on the road in his music. 
"Hardware" offers a glimpse into Billy F. Gibbons' ongoing musical journey, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist while retaining his signature sound. 
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