What makes It's Alive by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils notable?

The album features the hit single 'Jackie Blue,' which became one of the band's signature songs, reaching high positions on the charts and receiving significant radio airplay. It solidified their place in the Southern rock scene and contributed to the genre's popularity during the late 1970s. It's Alive is the fifth studio album by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, released in 1978 during a period when they were consolidating their unique sound. Following their successful albums like 'Car Over the Lake Album' and 'The Ozark Mountain Daredevils,' this record continued to showcase their blend of rock, country, and folk influences.

Who is It's Alive for?

It's Alive works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, playful storytelling elements and lively background ambiance.

How many songs are on It's Alive?

It's Alive has 16 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

It's Alive

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils · 1978

60 min · 16 tracks · Southern rock

A lively blend of Southern rock and country-infused melodies, capturing the spirit of 1970s Americana.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Jackie Blue — This track stands out for its smooth harmonies and poignant lyrics that explore themes of love and longing, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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If You Wanna Get to Heaven — This song blends catchy hooks with an upbeat tempo, making it a quintessential example of the band’s ability to merge rock with folk influences.
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Commercial Success — A satirical take on fame and the music industry, this track showcases the band’s clever lyricism while maintaining an infectious rhythm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
playful storytelling elements
lively background ambiance
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: It's Alive is the fifth studio album by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, released in 1978 during a period when they were consolidating their unique sound. Following their successful albums like 'Car Over the Lake Album' and 'The Ozark Mountain Daredevils,' this record continued to showcase their blend of rock, country, and folk influences.
Stylistic neighbors: The Band· Little Feat· The Marshall Tucker Band

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Jackie Blue

The song shifts from reminiscing about Jackie to directly addressing her with a sense of yearning.

This direct address marks a crucial emotional pivot in the narrative, transforming nostalgia into a plea for connection.

Tracklist

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

1 Walkin' Down the Road 3:23
2 Black Sky 3:08
3 You Know Like I Know 4:15
4 River to the Sun 4:07
5 A Satisfied Mind 4:20
6 Fly Away Home 2:59
7 Horse Trader 4:03
8 Followin' the Way That I Feel 3:45
9 Chicken Train 3:17
10 Ooh Boys (It's Hot) 4:16
11 Homemade Wine 2:47
12 Commercial Success 3:46
13 Jackie Blue 4:21
14 Noah 3:47
15 If You Wanna Get to Heaven 4:07
16 It's All Over Now 3:50

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