Studio Album · No. 13
XXX Songwriting Credits by ZZ Top
Produced by Billy Gibbons · Engineered by Joe Hardy, Gary Moon, Bob Ludwig
RCA
Blues RockHard Rock
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether ZZ Top carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by ZZ Top
1 trackoutside writers
ZZ Top's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight
Twelve of the thirteen tracks go back to the three-way credit after Rhythmeen split it up. The exception is a cover of "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear", written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann.
The 1999 album marking thirty years of the band, half studio and part live, and the first Billy Gibbons produced alone.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions XXX
Who wrote the songs on XXX?
Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard on twelve of the thirteen tracks. "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" was written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann.
Why is the album called XXX?
It marked the band's thirtieth year, counting from 1969.
Who produced it?
Billy Gibbons, his first as sole producer.
How high did it chart?
Number 100 on the Billboard 200.
Did it have a Hot 100 single?
No. "Fearless Boogie" reached number 13 on the mainstream rock chart and missed the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
49:31 across thirteen tracks.