Raunch 'N' Roll Live Explained

Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Type:live
Artist:Black Oak Arkansas
Cover:Black_Oak_Arkansas_-_Raunch_'N'_Roll_Live.jpg
Released:February 1973 / 2007
Recorded:December 1 and 2, 1972
Venue:Paramount Theatre, Portland, Oregon and Paramount Theatre, Seattle, Washington
Genre:Southern rock, hard rock, boogie-woogie
Length:35:13 / 2:11:53
Label:ATCO Records
Producer:Tom Dowd
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Raunch 'N' Roll Live is a live album by the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, released in 1973. The album was recorded at the Paramount Theatres in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, on October 30, 1973. It was produced by Tom Dowd and released under the Atco Records label. The album captures the band's energetic and raucous live performance, showcasing their unique blend of hard rock, Southern rock, and boogie-woogie.

Reception

The album Raunch 'N' Roll Live received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its energetic and raw performances, capturing the essence of Black Oak Arkansas' live shows. AllMusic, in their review of the album, gave it a positive rating, highlighting the band's tight musicianship and charismatic stage presence. The reviewer commended the album for its high-octane rock 'n' roll spirit and the band's ability to engage the audience throughout the live recording. The album has been regarded as a strong representation of Black Oak Arkansas' live prowess and their unique blend of Southern rock and boogie.

Track listing

The Complete Raunch 'N' Roll Live

Personnel

Production

Produced by Tom Dowd.
Recorded live in concert at the Paramount Theatres in Portland, Oregon (December 1, 1972) and Seattle, Washington (December 2, 1972).