Honky Tonk Masquerade

by Joe Ely

Honky Tonk Masquerade cover art

Anchored by Ely's distinct West Texas songwriting and the prominent accordion work of Ponty Bone, the album seamlessly bridges traditional honky-tonk with high-energy roots rock. It remains a critically revered cornerstone of the late-seventies Lubbock music scene.

Genres

  • Outlaw Country
  • Country Rock
  • Honky Tonk

Tracklist

  1. Cornbread Moon
  2. Because Of The Wind
  3. Boxcars
  4. Jericho (Your Walls Must Come Tumbling Down)
  5. Tonight I Think I'm Gonna Go Downtown
  6. Honky Tonk Masquerade
  7. I'll Be Your Fool
  8. Fingernails
  9. West Texas Waltz
  10. Honky Tonkin'