Eliminator (album)

Eliminator is the eighth studio album by American blues-rock band ZZ Top, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). It was the band's most successful album, having reached Diamond status. The album is a successful blend of blues rock and analog synthesizers. In 1989, it was ranked #39 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the The 100 Greatest Albums of the 80s.

It is their first album since ZZ Top's First Album not to have a title related to Hispanic culture, although when asked about this Gibbons quipped that it's "El Iminator".

In the UK, it was the band's first album to be certified by the British Phonographic Industry, attaining Silver (60,000 units) in 1984. By the year end, it was certified Platinum (300,000 units)and currently it is certified 4 x Platinum.

The song Thug was featured in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

Track listing

All songs written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. All lead vocals by Billy Gibbons, except "I Got the Six" Performed by Dusty Hill.

Collector's Edition

Charts

Album

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
1983	The Billboard 200	9

Singles

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	"Gimme All Your Lovin"	Mainstream Rock	2
1983	"Gimme All Your Lovin"	The Billboard Hot 100	37
1983	"Got Me Under Pressure"	Mainstream Rock	18
1983	"Sharp Dressed Man"	Mainstream Rock	8
1983	"Sharp Dressed Man"	The Billboard Hot 100	56
1983	"TV Dinners"	Mainstream Rock	38
1984	"Legs"	Hot Dance Music/Club Play	13
1984	"Legs"	The Billboard Hot 100	8
1984	"Legs"	Mainstream Rock	6

Certifications

Organization	Level	Date
RIAA	Gold	June 21, 1983
RIAA	Platinum	September 14, 1983
RIAA	4x Platinum	October 22, 1984
RIAA	5x Platinum	July 22, 1986
RIAA	6x Platinum	July 1, 1987
RIAA	7x Platinum	September 19, 1990
RIAA	8x Platinum	May 1, 1996
RIAA	Diamond	August 7, 1996

Personnel

ZZ Top

• Frank Beard – drums
• Billy Gibbons – guitar, lead vocals
• Dusty Hill – bass, vocals

Production

• Producer – Bill Ham
• Engineer – Terry Manning
• Mastering - Bob Ludwig
• Art direction – Bob Alford

References