Album Review: “Raunch ‘N’ Roll Live” by Black Oak Arkansas

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Raunch ‘ n’ Roll Live is a live album by Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band.


Included in the live album are pulled from the two concerts recorded at the Paramount Theatre, Portland on December 01, 1972, and at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle the next day.

Set List
Gettin’ Kinda Cocky
When Electricity Came To Arkansas
Gigolo
Hot Rod
Mutants Of The Monster
Hot And Nasty
Up

They may have shortlived their career, but surely have provided several exciting songs. Arguably, Black Oak’s best and most consistent album they’ve ever released. It has no dulling moment and no filler. 

There are two Black Oak Arkansas live, and the other one is available in two live sets — adding from seven to twenty-four tracks. 

Disc: 1
Gettin’ Kinda Cocky
Fever in My Mind
Uncle Lijiah
Keep the Faith
Mutants of the Monster
Hot Rod
Lord Have Mercy on My Soul
Full Moon Ride
When Electricity Came to Arkansas
Dixie
Hot and Nasty
Up
Movin’

Disc: 2
Gettin’ Kinda Cocky
Fever in My Mind
Uncle Lijiah
Gigolo
Mutants of the Monster
Hot Rod
Movin’
Full Moon Ride
When Electricity Came to Arkansas
Hot and Nasty
Up

It’s hard to decide whether to choose the seven-track album or the other one because of the original release had missing tracks from the concert. But if you love to hear the differences, and surely you will, you would choose the two live sets. 

What Do You Think About Raunch ‘N’ Roll Live?

Well, it’s a worthy listen and if you love Southern Rock, then this one is indeed for you. 

Black Oak Arkansas wasn’t remembered for what they were, and if they did, they were indeed remembered negatively or not at all. But Raunch ‘N’ Roll Live provided them an advantage against the critics, showcasing their dirty and sexy music with a sense of excitement. Yeah, of course, no one needs a live album, but except some exceptions like this.

Listen to the album below: