Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand (1975) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: Black Oak Arkansas
- Title: Ain't Life Grand
- Year Of Release: 1975/2018
- Label: RT Industries
- Genre: Southern Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock
- Quality: 24-bit/192kHz FLAC
- Total Time: 00:35:58
- Total Size: 1.5 GB
- WebSite: Album Preview
„After three strong-selling albums in a row, Black Oak Arkansas released Ain't Life Grand to a somewhat cool response. The successes of the past seemed to have afforded the group better recording accommodations, as this 1975 offering sounds vastly superior to anything that preceded it. The material isn't improved, but the performances are tighter, and the mixes are punchy and clear. James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum still dominates the proceedings with his snarling vocals; however, the singer's more annoying ticks are softened a little, making this a very listenable record. Highlights include a decent cover of the Beatles' "Taxman," the uplifting closer "Let Life Be Good to You," and "Keep On," with its pronounced Grateful Dead shading. Outside of their two near-classics, Raunch 'N' Roll Live, and High On the Hog, this just might be the best effort from Mangrum and Black Oak Arkansas.“ (Vincent Jeffries, AMG)
„Black Oak Arkansas is a band historically given to wretched excess, but this album features smooth harmonies, clear guitar tones and any number of crisp, concise rockers. It is highlighted by a captivating rendition of the Beatles' "Taxman," an actual melodic ballad, "Love Can Be Found," and "Cryin' Shame," which is bright, bouncy and difficult to resist.
Difficult, but not impossible. Fanatic BOA followers may rest assured that the group's obnoxious elements still predominate. "Back Door Man" rubs fresh assault into feminist wounds, but it is so inane that it boils down to macho dude about nothing.
Jim Dandy Mangrum's hokey hoodoo posturings place him in the Offensively Mannered Vocal Irritant Hall of Fame, which features such luminaries as David Clayton-Thomas, Leon Russell and Buddy Miles. His vocals still make Black Oak unlistenable for all but the most dedicated. Although producer Richard Podolor has concocted a clean and classy instrumental sound, the old adage about silk purses still holds.“ (Ken Barnes, Rolling Stone)
Produced by Richard Podolor
Tracklist:
01. Black Oak Arkansas - Taxman (03:37)
02. Black Oak Arkansas - Fancy Nancy (03:20)
03. Black Oak Arkansas - Keep On (03:29)
04. Black Oak Arkansas - Good Stuff (03:42)
05. Black Oak Arkansas - Rebel (04:14)
06. Black Oak Arkansas - Back Door Man (02:51)
07. Black Oak Arkansas - Love Can Be Found (03:56)
08. Black Oak Arkansas - Diggin' For Gold (03:36)
09. Black Oak Arkansas - Cryin' Shame (03:40)
10. Black Oak Arkansas - Let Life Be Good To You (03:28)
„Black Oak Arkansas is a band historically given to wretched excess, but this album features smooth harmonies, clear guitar tones and any number of crisp, concise rockers. It is highlighted by a captivating rendition of the Beatles' "Taxman," an actual melodic ballad, "Love Can Be Found," and "Cryin' Shame," which is bright, bouncy and difficult to resist.
Difficult, but not impossible. Fanatic BOA followers may rest assured that the group's obnoxious elements still predominate. "Back Door Man" rubs fresh assault into feminist wounds, but it is so inane that it boils down to macho dude about nothing.
Jim Dandy Mangrum's hokey hoodoo posturings place him in the Offensively Mannered Vocal Irritant Hall of Fame, which features such luminaries as David Clayton-Thomas, Leon Russell and Buddy Miles. His vocals still make Black Oak unlistenable for all but the most dedicated. Although producer Richard Podolor has concocted a clean and classy instrumental sound, the old adage about silk purses still holds.“ (Ken Barnes, Rolling Stone)
Produced by Richard Podolor
Tracklist:
01. Black Oak Arkansas - Taxman (03:37)
02. Black Oak Arkansas - Fancy Nancy (03:20)
03. Black Oak Arkansas - Keep On (03:29)
04. Black Oak Arkansas - Good Stuff (03:42)
05. Black Oak Arkansas - Rebel (04:14)
06. Black Oak Arkansas - Back Door Man (02:51)
07. Black Oak Arkansas - Love Can Be Found (03:56)
08. Black Oak Arkansas - Diggin' For Gold (03:36)
09. Black Oak Arkansas - Cryin' Shame (03:40)
10. Black Oak Arkansas - Let Life Be Good To You (03:28)
Year 2018 | Pop | Rock | FLAC / APE | HD & Vinyl
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