01 Bump 'n' Grind, Black Oak Arkansas, X Rated

Don't let the album title fool you; it's not. But, it IS raunchy, and the music from the backwoods boy's of BOA certainly made the phrase they coined, Raunch n Roll, appropriate

Although it's pretty tame by today's standards, in 1975, this was probably pretty racy. I also suspect that the cover (kinda corny and hayseed) was not THEIR choice. It was probably the only thing that the execs at MCA would green-light.

All that being said, I think this is an severely underrated album. That is, some of the best music you NEVER heard. There's not a bad song on the album.

The band is tight, and JD's vocals couldn't be growlier or the lyrics more incomprehensible, but his voice fits the music perfectly.

I hope BOA doesn't mind me posting this as this album is out of print.

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• Black Oak Arkansas
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[brohoop]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am 42 and have been searching for this song for years and years. I had lost the album long ago but then found it on eBay a couple years ago. I have no way to play it so just have it on the shelf of my office. Just came here to take a shot in the dark and, boyahh!!! Here it is, FINALLY!! I couldn't agree with you more--totally underrated, as is all their work. So happy you took the time to post. Thanks again and long live JIm Dandy and BOA!!!

[screamingpigeon1]

@brohoop You're welcome. I had the 8-Track. Another album I was going to post was Nazareth's No Mean City, but they've reissued it recently, and I'm listening to it right now. Peace

[seymourbbest]

Jim Dandy is still strutting and stalking the stage and doing great shows! Just seen them in concert and I shook jim dandy's hand!

[loopsen]

thumbs up - damn good, ain't it? here's suma the almost incomprehensible lyrix:

"if you undo my buckle and squeeze my knuckles you got my full attention, if you're pullin' my leg, you don't have to beg for mutual satisfaction - i know what's on your mind, doncha think it's time for a lil' bump n grind... " sumhow x-rate-worthy anyway, ain't it? me I likey...

[vader2001hf]

I also have been looking for X Rated to go to CD. I love this album! When I first got it all those years ago, my girlfriend and I loved listening to it. Thanks for putting this on YT!

[TheMiraclemarv]

The more BOA the better. I'm an old rocker from way back. BOA is my fav . Been looking for all the songs and videos I can find. I have most of their albums but they are vinyl. Trying to find them on CD or MP3. Rock on BOA Rocks!

[Ebeneezerable]

Thank God I'm one of the chosen few to be from AR. NO! It's not ARIZONA (AZ)!

[st49237]

go jim dandy go ! great song,remember when it was a brand new album . 1975 i think . still got that album but i'd have to dig it out to make sure .

[aronosky69]

@jimmy5150ify maybe in the looks like dave category, i thought jd reminds me of Ronnie VanZant. The way he stalks the stage, and conducts the band.... dual lead guitars etc...Roth has a showmanship quality about him that is second only to his ego.....imo..

[Iancrockert]

So Unfortunate That This MAGNIFICENT Album never got much airplay - A CLASSIC.

Can Someone Post More BOA Albums Please ? Thanx

Love And Peace From Scotland

[Starlababy]

I had this tape in the 70s. I used to play it in my car. The eventuyl lost it. I use to look like the girl on the cover. I even had the top she wore, but blue. what a sexy voice he has.

[jimmy5150ify]

This guy is who Diamond David Lee Roth molded his stage persona from. your welcome. (give credit where credit IS DUE)