Jackyl is the debut album by American rock band Jackyl. It was released on August 11, 1992, on Geffen.[1][3] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[4]
| Jackyl | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 11, 1992[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, hair metal[2] | |||
| Length | 42:48 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Producer | Brendan O'Brien | |||
| Jackyl chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe record's clean issuance omits "She Loves My Cock." Likewise, on the cover art of edited versions, the "Parental Advisory" logo in the background is altered to say "Meaty bones beware of Jackyl."
Music videos were made for the tracks "The Lumberjack" (featuring the band performing at a wooded shack, complete with the chainsaw solo), "I Stand Alone" (featuring the band performing in front of a K-Mart as a protest for the store refusing to sell their album), "Down On Me", "Dirty Little Mind", "When Will It Rain" and "Back Off Brother".
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The St. Petersburg Times opined that "Jackyl's lunacy is certainly inspired, and its self-deprecating attitude is refreshing."[5]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Jesse Dupree except as noted.
- "I Stand Alone" - 3:58
- "Dirty Little Mind" - 3:30
- "Down on Me" - 4:03
- "When Will It Rain" - 4:34
- "Redneck Punk" (Jeff Worley/Ronnie Honeycutt) - 3:37
- "The Lumberjack" - 3:32
- "Reach for Me" (Jesse Dupree/John Hayes) - 3:34
- "Back off Brother" - 3:25
- "Brain Drain" (Jeff Worley/Jimmy Stiff) - 4:58
- "Just Like a Devil" - 3:34
- "She Loves My Cock" - 3:51
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "The Lumberjack" | 24 | Jackyl |
| "I Stand Alone" | 32 | ||
| "Down on Me" | 10 | ||
| "Dirty Little Mind" | 35 | ||
| 1993 | "When Will it Rain" | 11 |
Personnel
edit- Jesse James Dupree – vocals, chainsaw
- Jimmy Stiff – lead guitar
- Jeff Worley – rhythm guitar
- Thomas Bettini – bass
- Chris Worley – drums
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Jackyl (Debut Album)".
- ^ a b Jackyl Jackyl, retrieved June 26, 2020,
In fact, their self-titled debut album has a good share of above-average early-'90s hair metal
- ^ Hochman, Steve (June 21, 1992). "Pop Eye". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 65.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (August 7, 1992). "Full Metal Jackyl's Chainsaw Massacre". The Washington Post. p. N14.
- ^ Hall, Dave (August 28, 1992). "Sound Bites". Weekend. St. Petersburg Times. p. 18.
- ^ "American album certifications – Jackyl – Jackyl". Recording Industry Association of America.