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Cut the Crap

Jackyl · 1997

38 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of Southern rock and hard-hitting glam metal with irreverent lyrics and boisterous energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dumb Ass Country Boy — This track exemplifies the band's playful spirit, blending humorous storytelling with a catchy chorus that captures their Southern rock ethos.
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    Thanks for the Grammy — This song stands out as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the music industry, showcasing Jackyl's knack for satire wrapped in gritty rock energy.
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    Locked & Loaded — The energetic riffing and anthemic chorus make this track a quintessential example of Jackyl’s hard rock style, embodying their raw power.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raucous party atmosphere
  • short bursts of energy
  • playful irreverence throughout
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • late-night fun and chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking introspective listening experiences
  • prefer slow, mellow tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, Cut the Crap was Jackyl's fourth studio album, following their 1994 release, Push Comes to Shove. At this point, the band was seeking to reclaim their momentum after a series of lineup changes and fluctuating commercial success. This album marked a return to their signature sound infused with more humor and Southern boisterousness.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Label Society· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Pantera

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dumb Ass Country Boy 2:48
  • 2 Locked & Loaded 3:28
  • 3 Open Up 3:33
  • 4 Misery Loves Company 3:46
  • 5 Let's Don't Go There 3:24
  • 6 Cut the Crap 2:04
  • 7 Twice as Ugly 4:10
  • 8 God Strike Me Dead 3:35
  • 9 Thanks for the Grammy 3:21
  • 10 Speak of the Devil 4:39
  • 11 Push Pull 3:55

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