Afterburner is the ninth studio album by the American rock band ZZ Top, released in 1985.

Afterburner is the ninth studio album by the American rock band ZZ Top, released in 1985.

Oct 28, 2025 · Beyond the first few songs, ZZ Top appears to be having a crisis of creativity. Once masters of the winking, three-chord blues, they mostly shuffle through a generic set of throwaways.

Afterburner is the ninth studio album by the American rock band ZZ Top, recorded March–July 1985 and released October 28, 1985.

Listen to Afterburner by ZZ Top on Apple Music. 1985. 10 Songs. Duration: 37 minutes.

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Afterburner is a shiny slab of excess, equal parts grit and glitter. ZZ Top leans into repetition, swagger, and absurdity, turning stubborn grooves into hypnotic hooks. It’s music that thrives on commitment, …

ZZ Top - Afterburner - [Full Album] - 1985 by Knez Savo II • Playlist • 10 videos • 323,865 views

Listen to Afterburner on Spotify. ZZ Top · Album · 1985 · 10 songs.

As ZZ Top ready their 15th studio album, Billy Gibbons looks back on 40 years of classic albums from that little ol' band from Texas.