"La Futura" is the fifteenth studio album by American rock band ZZ Top, released on September 8, 2012. It is the band's first album in nine years, following their 2003 release, *Mescalero*. The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard "Top Rock Albums" chart.
La Futura is noted for its return to the band’s signature blues-rock sound, blending classic elements with modern production techniques. It was well-received for its strong performances and polished production, showcasing the band's enduring chemistry and musical prowess. This album also holds significance as it is the last studio release to feature bassist Dusty Hill during his lifetime.
La Futura was recorded at The Foambox Recordings in Houston, Texas. The album's title and artwork were revealed on ZZ Top's homepage on August 3, 2012. The album features 10 tracks.
In discussing the album, guitarist Billy Gibbons said, "We thought long and hard about what this album should be. We wanted to recall the directness of our early stuff but not turn our backs on contemporary technology. The result of this melding of the past and the present is, of course, La Futura."
The lead single from the album, "I Gotsta Get Paid," is a cover of "25 Lighters" by Houston hip hop artist DJ DMD. The song "Chartreuse" was inspired by the French liqueur of the same name, which the band discovered at the 2011 Musilac Music Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France.
