''Hot Rod Deluxe'' is the second album released by

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. This effort was produced by

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(of X) and joined by the horn section of

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, including Bill Ungerman, Mando Dorame, and Scotty Steen. Musically the album shifts from the

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roots of the debut toward

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. 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.

Track listing

#"Foo Foo Flirt" #"John 17" #"O My Soul" #"Flames" #"Self-Righteous Stomp" #"Loaded Gun" #"Ambers Song" #"Fast Lane Sinner" #"Little Angel" #"Last Chance Johnny" #"Hot Rod" #"Get It Right"

References

{{Authority control 1999 albums Ruby Joe albums