Very Greasy

by El Rayo-X, David Lindley

Overview

The final El Rayo-X record, while lovely, does not exactly contain the power and fury of the first two. On Very Greasy, David Lindley and his cohorts explore a myriad of lighter, more Caribbean rhythms and textures, rendering a very pleasing album. Some great covers such as "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Do You Wanna Dance" are pleasant enough, but the fact that hard rock Warrior drummer Ian Wallace -- who was such a big part of the power of their second CD, Win This Record -- is missing results in a weaker record. All in all, a very nice, eclectic slice, but not what this fine band was really about. ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Elektra / Asylum
UPC:	0075596076821
Rank:	48051

Tracks

1. Gimme Da'ting
2. I Just Can't Work No Longer
3. Do Ya Wanna Dance?
4. Talk About You
5. Papa Was a Rolling Stone
6. Werewolves of London
7. Texas Tango
8. Never Knew Her
9. Talkin' to the Wino Too
10. Tiki Torches at Twilight

Album Credits

Performance Credits

David Lindley   Primary Artist,Kora,Guitar,Vocals,Bouzouki,Mandolin,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
El Rayo-X   Primary Artist
Rob Sides   Vocals (Background)
Karen Murphy   Vocals (Background)
Karen Higgins   Vocals (Background)
Ray "Stretch" Gmeiner   Vocals (Background)
Louis Heidelmeier   Vocals (Background)
Rosanne Lindley   Vocals
Jeff Cook   Vocals (Background)
Anny D. Semonco   Vocals (Background)
Ty "The Guy" Braswell   Vocals (Background)
Linde Luu Thurman   Vocals (Background)
Suki Sirl   Vocals (Background)
Lisa Millman   Vocals (Background)
Jackson Browne   Vocals
Walfredo Reyes   Drums,Bongos,Maracas,Chequere,Timbales,Triangle,Percussion
Linda Ronstadt   Vocals
William D. "Smitty" Smith   Keyboards,Organ (Hammond)
Ray Woodbury   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Marco Pighini   Vocals (Background)
Dominica Bilotti   Vocals (Background)
Joan Lindley   Vocals (Background)
Wally Kings   Drums
Don "King" Frederick   Vocals (Background)
Boy Mountain   Vocals (Background)
Robin Sloane   Vocals (Background)
Jorge Calderon   Bass,Vocals,Maracas,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Kosh   Design,Art Direction
Bernie Larson   Composer
Bob Zohn   Composer
Sharon Rice   Assistant Engineer
Paul Dieter   Assistant Engineer
Traditional   Composer
Bobby Freeman   Composer
Barrett Strong   Composer
James Geddes   Mixing,Engineer
LeRoy Marinell   Composer
Duane Seykora   Assistant Engineer
Ed Cherney   Mixing,Engineer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Mike Reese   Mastering
Bernie Larsen   Composer
Linda Ronstadt   Producer
Bob Fuller   Composer
Warren Zevon   Composer
Lord Kitchener   Composer
Alan Roberts   Composer
Norman Whitfield   Composer
Robert Blakeman   Photography
Edd Kolakowski   Producer
Janice Zohn   Composer
David Lindley   Composer,Performer
Waddy Wachtel   Composer