Hot Rod Deluxe Explained

Hot Rod Deluxe
Type:studio
Artist:Ruby Joe
Cover:Ruby Joe Hot Rod.jpg
Released:1999
Genre:Rockabilly, swing revival
Label:Sub•Lime
Producer:Billy Zoom
Prev Title:Sinking the Eight Ball
Prev Year:1998

Hot Rod Deluxe is the second album released by Ruby Joe. This effort was produced by Billy Zoom (of X) and joined by the horn section of Royal Crown Revue, including Bill Ungerman, Mando Dorame, and Scotty Steen.[1] Musically the album shifts from the rockabilly roots of the debut toward swing revival. This release is generally considered to be their better effort, more focused than their debut. The lyrics also shift in attitude from their first album; on Hot Rod Deluxe it became "easier to see the biblical point" that is being made. The liner notes also contain the direct references for each song.[2]

Track listing

  1. "Foo Foo Flirt"
  2. "John 17"
  3. "O My Soul"
  4. "Flames"
  5. "Self-Righteous Stomp"
  6. "Loaded Gun"
  7. "Ambers Song"
  8. "Fast Lane Sinner"
  9. "Little Angel"
  10. "Last Chance Johnny"
  11. "Hot Rod"
  12. "Get It Right"

Notes and References

  1. 7ball Bullpen Bulletins . 14 . March–April 1999 . 23 . . 1082-3980.
  2. Hot Rod Deluxe . Ruby Joe . 1999 . . 83061-0526-2 .