Le Cock Sportif is the debut studio album by the rap rock group Brougham.[5] The album spawned one single, "Murked Out." A music video, directed by Chris Cuffaro, was released.[6] The cover and album artwork featured porn stars Raylene and Dasha, who also appeared in the "Murked Out" video.[7]

Le Cock Sportif
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 30, 2000
GenreRap rock[1]
Length39:46
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer
Brougham chronology
Le Cock Sportif
(2000)
Bateh Bros.
(2022)
Singles from Singles from Le Cock Sportif
  1. "Murked Out"
    Released: 2000[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
HipOnline[3]6.5/10
Robert Christgau[4](2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)

Spin Magazine named the album title the "worst rap-rock album title" ever.[8]

Background & recording

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Initially formed in 1997 by Jason Slater (from Third Eye Blind) and Luke Oakson,[9] Brougham had been working on material for a couple of years prior to the recording of "Le Cock Sportif." Slater and Oakson were the predominant musicians involved in recording the album, though the two recruited additional musicians for some of the songs, similar to how Slater operated Snake River Conspiracy.[10] Slater left to tour with Snake River Conspiracy, but Oakson remained and toured as Brougham briefly, before the group disbanded completely in late 2000.[11]

Critical reception

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Despite its commercial failure, the album was well-received by music critics. AllMusic's review, penned by Steve Huey, commented that the music has "an upbeat, sunny feel reminiscent of sample-based hits by Smash Mouth or L.E.N., albeit with a hardcore rap edge," awarding the album 4 out of 5 stars.[1] HipOnline's review by Rae Gun was similarly positive, calling the album "an acquired taste," likening the group's music to that of Kid Rock.[3] Robert Christgau was less enthusiastic about the album, giving the album 2 stars and noting "Don't Speak English" and "Bong Hits" as the highlights.[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Jason Slater and Luke Oakson, except where noted[1][12]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Speak English" Jason Slater3:02
2."7th Grade"4:04
3."Main Chick" 
  • Slater
  • Kahne
4:07
4."Hubba Rock"
  • Slater
  • Oakson
  • John Wilson
Slater3:43
5."Murked Out"
  • Slater
  • Oakson
  • Klaus Eichstadt
3:25
6."Kareem" 
  • Slater
  • Kahne
4:07
7."Bong Hits" Slater5:09
8."Naw Mean" Slater3:26
9."Sangria"
  • Slater
  • Kahne
3:29
10."Can't Sleep It Off" Slater3:08
11."Urbano's Montrose" (hidden track) Slater2:01
Total length:39:46

Personnel

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Personnel per liner notes.[13]

Brougham

  • Jason Slater - production (all), song writing, instrumentation, engineering
  • Luke Oakson - vocals, rapping, lyrics

Production

  • Joe Barresi - producer (5), engineer
  • David Kahne - producer (2, 3, 6, 9)
  • Tony Fredianelli - songwriting (on Sangria)
Art
  • Neil Kellerhouse - art direction
  • Chris Cuffaro - photography

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Huey, Steve. "Brougham Le Cock Sportif (review)". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Brougham – Murked Out (overview)". Discogs. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b Gun, Rae (7 January 1999). "Brougham – Le Cock Sportif review". HipOnline. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  4. ^ a b Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide Reviews". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Brougham – Le Cock Sportif overview". Discogs. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Brougham - 'Murked Out'". 9 February 2012.
  7. ^ "Le Cock Sportif - Brougham - Music Review". Archived from the original on 18 July 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2008.
  8. ^ "Spin May 2005 (page 77)". Google Books. May 2005. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Brougham (artist)". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  10. ^ Doolittle, James. "BROUGHAM: Le Cock Sportif and SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY: Sonic Jihad". Morning Call. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  11. ^ Huey, Steve. "Brougham Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  12. ^ Le Cock Sportif, 2000-05-19, retrieved 2022-12-25
  13. ^ Le Cock Sportif (booklet). Brougham. Palo Alto: Warner Bros. Records. 2000. 9 47700-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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