Best in Show (Jackyl album)
| Best in Show | ||||
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| Studio album by Jackyl | ||||
| Released | July 31, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 44:49 | |||
| Label | Mighty Loud | |||
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| Singles from Best in Show | ||||
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Best in Show is the seventh studio album from southern rock band Jackyl.[1][2]
Father's Day single release with Nigel Dupree Band
The album was released on July 31, 2012 simultaneously with Up to No Good, the second album from Nigel Dupree Band, fronted by vocalist Nigel Thomas Dupree, the son of Jackyl's lead singer, Jesse James Dupree. In honor of Father's Day, the first singles from Best in Show and Up to No Good, titled "Screwdriver" and "Tumbleweed", respectively, were issued to radio on June 17, 2012, with an add date at radio of June 26, 2012.[3]
Cover songs
The album features covers of "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C. and "Cover of the Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.
Reception
Following its release, Best In Show has been met with positive responses. William Clark of Guitar International gave the album a positive review, saying "Best In Show proves even though the members of Jackyl are 20 years older, nothing has changed when it comes to their crazy party attitude".[4]
The album debuted at No. 84 on Billboard 200,[5] No. 30 on Top Rock Albums,[6] and No. 7 on Hard Rock Albums,[7] selling around 5,000 in the first week. The album has sold 26,000 copies in the United States as of July 2016.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best in Show" | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Encore" | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Screwdriver" | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Horns Up" | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Golden Spookytooth" | 3:30 |
| 6. | "Cover of the Rolling Stone" | 2:59 |
| 7. | "Walk My Mile" | 5:18 |
| 8. | "Favorite Sin" | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Better Than Chicken" | 2:44 |
| 10. | "Don't Lay Down On Me" | 3:57 |
| 11. | "Eleven" | 4:30 |
| 12. | "It's Tricky" | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 44:49 | |
Personnel
- Jesse James Dupree - Vocals & Chainsaw
- Roman Glick - Bass
- Chris Worley - Drums
- Jeff Worley - Guitars
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 84 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 12 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 30 |
References
- ↑ "Best In Show - Jackyl Release Credits AllMusic" Rovi Corporation Obtained July 17, 2012
- 1 2 "amazon.com Best in Show Jackyl MP3 Downloads" Amazon.com Obtained July 17, 2012
- ↑ "Jackyl Frontman And Son Releasing Songs For Father's Day" Antimusic/Iconoclast Entertainment Group June 15, 2012 Obtained June 24, 2012
- ↑ "Review: Jackyl Marks Their Return with Best In Show".
- ↑ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. August 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Top Rock Albums". Billboard. August 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. August 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Jackyl Free Music Videos, News, Photos, Interviews, Lyrics, Tour Dates, Ringtones VH1" Viacom International Obtained July 21, 2012
- ↑ "Jackyl – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Jackyl.
- ↑ "Jackyl – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Jackyl.
- ↑ "Jackyl – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Jackyl.
- ↑ "Jackyl – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Jackyl.