Since his debut in the 1970s, Joe Ely has blended rock n' roll sensibilities with hardcore honky-tonk to become one of the most recognizable and respected artists from the Lone Star State. Ely's first 3 solo albums have been remastered and sourced from the original production masters. This LP is pressed on 180-gram vinyl with restored album jacket artwork. 1978's Honky Tonk Masquerade features "Honky Tonk Masquerade" and "Boxcars."
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