Just let that cover sink in for awhile.
OK, now that you've done that, you've figured out what this album sounds like. Essentially, it's some feel good southern rock with an emphasis on the southern. Featuring the hit single "Jim Dandy" (featuring Miss Ruby Starr, who would sing Macca's "Maybe I'm Amazed" with BOA during live shows), this would arguably be BOA's most popular album, but that's not why we're here today.
So how did this wind up with my records, sandwiched between Bitch Magnet and Black Tambourine? Well, BOA became a thing with the guys in Canadian Pavers and after I showed them this video:
Feel free to skip to 8:30 and see what I'm talking about - 3 guitarists, a bassist, and a dude with a washboard just rocking out - sounds ideal, doesn't it?
Well, flash forward to September when I was at the ICA in Boston while the "Record" exhibit was closing. Walking through the gift shop, I noticed there were a bunch of records for sale, so naturally I spent 15 minutes going through them and I pulled out this gem. I then plunked down the $6 and went on my way. Flash forward to this blog, where I realize that I never actually listened to this album. Well, that changed today.
I have to say, I wish I did it sooner as this is totally a record I could play at parties and clear out rooms with (Kiss Alive is also good for this.) If you're still interested, just search "Black Oak Arkansas" on YouTube and bask in the glory that is Jim Dandy.
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