album · October 28, 1985
Afterburner
BMG Rights Management (US) LLCSee this day
hard rockbluesclassic rock
"Afterburner" saw ZZ Top lean further into synthesizers and drum machines, a calculated move that expanded their sound while polarizing some longtime fans. This album continued their streak of commercially successful, albeit controversial, stylistic shifts.
- "Afterburner" was released on October 28, 1985, by BMG Rights Management.
- The album charted at number 14 on the Billboard 200.
- This album was produced by the band and engineer Bill Ham.
ZZ Top is a Dallas, Texas-based rock trio known for blending blues rock with hard rock and incorporating modern electronic elements. By 1985, they had already achieved significant global success with their distinctive sound and image, positioning "Afterburner" as a follow-up to their massively popular "Eliminator" album.
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