When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide
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When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide is the 6th studio album from Jackyl
and is Jackyl
's first Studio album in 8 years since "Relentless
" from 2002.
When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide features a cover from Janis Joplin
's - Mercedes Benz, and a lyrically reworked cover of Just Like A Negro, originally by the all black funk rock band Mother's Finest
. The album also contains a studio version of Deeper in Darkness which first appeared in a live version on their live album Night of the Living Dead
from 1996. Fourteen years later, this song was recorded into a studio version and appeared on this album.
Jackyl Played an acoustic version of the album's single My Moonshine Kicks Your Cocaine's Ass at 95 WIIL ROCK Studio East.
, with whom the members of Jackyl are good friends. The vocals on the cover version have been reworked into a song about unity and the black roots in rock’n’roll music.
During an interview with Kansas City's the Johnny Dare Morning Show on July 19, 2010, Jesse James Dupree
released that Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels
(of Run-D.M.C. fame) had contacted the band about teaming together to re-work Just Like A Negro on which he would contribute vocals. Being a close personal friend of radio host and shock jock Johnny Dare
, Dupree allowed 98.9 The Rock
to debut the re-worked version of the song, which feature both newly recorded vocals by Dupree and McDaniels. McDaniels, who is not a stranger to teaming with rock groups, even makes reference to 20 years ago singing with Jay and Joe (Jason Mizell & Joe Perry
). This is referring to Run-D.M.C.
's collaboration with rock legends Aerosmith
on the rap rock classic Walk This Way
. Dupree also stated that this version of Just Like A Negro was released to iTunes on August 24, 2010.
Jackyl
Jackyl is an American rock band formed in 1990. Their sound has been described as hard rock, heavy metal and Southern metal.The band is probably best-known for its song "The Lumberjack", which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. On the recording, Dupree alternately revs the...
and is Jackyl
Jackyl
Jackyl is an American rock band formed in 1990. Their sound has been described as hard rock, heavy metal and Southern metal.The band is probably best-known for its song "The Lumberjack", which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. On the recording, Dupree alternately revs the...
's first Studio album in 8 years since "Relentless
Relentless (Jackyl album)
Relentless is the fifth studio album from Jackyl. It is the first album to feature the new personnel line-up.-Track listing:Songs written by Jesse James Dupree unless noted.#If You Want It Heavy - 2:22#I'm On Fire - 3:10...
" from 2002.
When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide features a cover from Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer, songwriter, painter, dancer and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist with her backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band...
's - Mercedes Benz, and a lyrically reworked cover of Just Like A Negro, originally by the all black funk rock band Mother's Finest
Mother's Finest
Mother's Finest is a funk rock band founded in Atlanta, Georgia by Joyce Kennedy and Glenn Murdock in the early 1970s. The group charted with the singles "Fire" , "Baby Love" , "Don't Wanna Come Back" , "Love Changes" , and "Piece Of The Rock" in the mid to late 1970s.-History:Mother's Finest...
. The album also contains a studio version of Deeper in Darkness which first appeared in a live version on their live album Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (album)
"Night of the Living Dead" is the fourth single by the horror punk band the Misfits. It was released on October 31, 1979 on singer Glenn Danzig's label Plan 9 Records. 2,000 copies of the single were pressed on black 7" vinyl...
from 1996. Fourteen years later, this song was recorded into a studio version and appeared on this album.
Jackyl Played an acoustic version of the album's single My Moonshine Kicks Your Cocaine's Ass at 95 WIIL ROCK Studio East.
Track listing
- Loads of Fun
- I Can't Stop
- She's Not A Drug
- My Moonshine Kicks Your Cocaine's Ass
- Get Mad at It
- The Overflow of Love
- When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide
- Just Like a Negro
- Deeper in Darkness
- Freight Train
- Mercedes Benz
- Full Throttle
Just Like A Negro
Due to Jackyl's southern-redneck reputation, the band has come under fire recently on blogs and message boards all over the internet for their cover of Just Like A Negro, calling the band racist. The song was originally released by the funk rock band Mother's FinestMother's Finest
Mother's Finest is a funk rock band founded in Atlanta, Georgia by Joyce Kennedy and Glenn Murdock in the early 1970s. The group charted with the singles "Fire" , "Baby Love" , "Don't Wanna Come Back" , "Love Changes" , and "Piece Of The Rock" in the mid to late 1970s.-History:Mother's Finest...
, with whom the members of Jackyl are good friends. The vocals on the cover version have been reworked into a song about unity and the black roots in rock’n’roll music.
During an interview with Kansas City's the Johnny Dare Morning Show on July 19, 2010, Jesse James Dupree
Jesse James Dupree
Jesse James Dupree is an American rock guitarist and singer.Dupree is the lead singer and guitarist of Jackyl, in addition to playing chainsaw on the song "The Lumberjack". He also started a solo project with guitarist John Hayes and bassist Roman Glick...
released that Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels
Darryl McDaniels
-Video game appearances:*The Warriors - Scopes*Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - Himself- External links :* * * * * http://articles.latimes.com/2009/dec/12/entertainment/la-et-people-speak12-2009dec12...
(of Run-D.M.C. fame) had contacted the band about teaming together to re-work Just Like A Negro on which he would contribute vocals. Being a close personal friend of radio host and shock jock Johnny Dare
Johnny Dare
Johnny Dare is an American radio personality. He is host of The Johnny Dare Morning Show the morning show for 98.9 The Rock in Kansas City, Kansas...
, Dupree allowed 98.9 The Rock
KQRC-FM
KQRC-FM is a radio station licensed to Leavenworth, Kansas, and serves the Kansas City metropolitan area. The station's morning show, hosted by shock jock Johnny Dare, is regularly ranked atop the local Arbitron ratings...
to debut the re-worked version of the song, which feature both newly recorded vocals by Dupree and McDaniels. McDaniels, who is not a stranger to teaming with rock groups, even makes reference to 20 years ago singing with Jay and Joe (Jason Mizell & Joe Perry
Joe Perry (musician)
Anthony Joseph "Joe" Perry is the lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist, and contributing songwriter for the rock band Aerosmith. He is influenced by many rock artists especially The Rolling Stones and The Beatles...
). This is referring to Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. was an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City. Founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, the group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture.Run–D.M.C...
's collaboration with rock legends Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
on the rap rock classic Walk This Way
Walk This Way
"Walk This Way" is a song by American hard rock group Aerosmith. Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the song was originally released as the second single from the 1975 album Toys in the Attic. It peaked at Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977, part of a string of successful hit...
. Dupree also stated that this version of Just Like A Negro was released to iTunes on August 24, 2010.