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Joe Ely's "Honky Tonk Masquerade," released in February 1978, stands as the artist's second studio album, following his self-titled debut from 1977 and preceding "Down on the Drag" in 1979. This critically acclaimed country rock album is celebrated for its authentic honky-tonk sound, avoiding nostalgia while honoring tradition. Notable singles from the album include "Fingernails," released in March 1978, and the title track, "Honky Tonk Masquerade," released in May 1978. The album garnered significant recognition, being listed in "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" and ranking number 40 on Rolling Stone's "50 Essential Albums of the 70s," lauded as a pinnacle of country-rock collaboration from that decade.
Tracklist
| 1 | Cornbread Moon | 3:25 | |
| 2 | Because Of The Wind | 3:59 | |
| 3 | Boxcars | 4:00 | |
| 4 | Jericho (Your Walls Must Come Tumbling Down) | 2:51 | |
| 5 | Tonight I Think I'm Gonna Go Downtown | 2:10 | |
| 6 | Honky Tonk Masquerade | 3:43 | |
| 7 | I'll Be Your Fool | 2:50 | |
| 8 | Fingernails | 2:10 | |
| 9 | West Texas Waltz | 4:59 | |
| 10 | Honky Tonkin' | 3:29 |