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Best in Show

Jackyl · 2012

50 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of hard rock and Southern charm that captures the essence of wild, carefree living.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Best in Show — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy and playful lyrics about competition and celebration, setting the tone for the entire project.
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    Cover of the Rolling Stone — This cover pays homage to the classic tune while infusing it with Jackyl's signature style, highlighting their blend of humor and respect for rock history.
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    Screw Driver — With its gritty guitars and anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies Jackyl's heavy sound, making it a standout among their hard-hitting offerings.
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    It's Tricky — Their cover of this Run-D.M.C. classic reinterprets a hip-hop staple through a hard rock lens, showcasing Jackyl's versatility and playful approach to genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • high-energy tracks for road trips
  • playful irreverence with a twist
  • raucous sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer subtle, introspective sounds
  • seek lengthy, meditative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, Best in Show marked Jackyl's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide. The band was navigating changes in the music landscape while staying true to their Southern rock roots. This album showcases their enduring appeal in the hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Label Society· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Pantera

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Best in Show 4:04
  • 2 Encore (It Makes My Bic Dig Her) 3:55
  • 3 Screw Driver 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 What I Do 3:10
  • 13 Open Invitation 2:51
  • 14 It's Tricky 3:00

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