Truth Decay (T Bone Burnett album)

Truth Decay is an album by T Bone Burnett, released in 1980. It was his first solo release since 1972 and his first as T Bone Burnett.

Truth Decay
Studio album by T Bone Burnett
Released	1980
Genre	Rock and Roll
Label	Takoma
Producer	Reggie Fisher
T Bone Burnett chronology
The B-52 Band & the Fabulous Skylarks (1972) Truth Decay (1980) Trap Door (1982)
Alternative Cover

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

In his review, music critic Brett Hartenbach of Allmusic called the album a "modest, passionate gem." and wrote "Burnett delivers a collection of parables, tales, and personal struggles propelled by his strong beliefs and some captivating roots rock... "[1]

Track listing

All tracks composed by T Bone Burnett; except where indicated

1. "Quicksand" – 4:01
2. "Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk" – 3:44
3. "Boomerang" (Burnett, David Mansfield, Steven Soles) – 4:19
4. "Love At First Sight" – 4:15
5. "Madison Avenue" – 2:38
6. "Driving Wheel" – 3:19
7. "Come Home" (Burnett, Mansfield) – 4:33
8. "Power Of Love" – 2:55
9. "House Of Mirrors" – 3:34
10. "Tears Tears Tears" – 2:36
11. "Pretty Girls" – 4:08
12. "I'm Coming Home" – 4:04

Personnel

• T Bone Burnett – vocals, guitar
• Steven Soles – guitar, vocals
• Turner Stephen Bruton – guitar
• David Mansfield – guitar
• Jerry McGee – guitar, bass
• David Miner – bass
• Billy Swan – vocals
• K.O. Thomas – piano
• David Kemper – drums

Production

• Produced by Reggie Fisher
• Engineered by Geoff Gillette and Reggie Fisher
• Mixed by Larry Hirsch and Reggie Fisher
• Mastered by Bernie Grunman and Reggie Fisher

References

1. Hartenbach, Brett. "Truth Decay > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 22, 2011.