''Cockadoodledon't'' is the third studio album by American rock band

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. Released on April 22, 2003, the album established the band's presence on the

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Musical style

The music of ''Cockadoodledon't'' encompasses rockabilly,

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, bluegrass, heavy metal,

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, punk rock and Southern rock.

Reviews

The album was reviewed by Stephen Haag of

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, who concluded "All-at-once reverent, revisionist, greasy, and fun as hell, with summer upon us ''Cockadoodledon't'' should be the soundtrack to a thousand barbecues." Bob Gendron writing for AVguide stated "A mind-blowing assault on bluegrass rhythms, cowboy country, roadhouse blues, and sweaty rock and roll fury, Cockadoodledon't makes Reverend Horton Heat sound like The Eagles.". Mojo magazine rated the album 3 stars out of 5 - "...Featuring fine ensemble work and blues harmonica. A real rush of blood to the head...".Mojo Magazine (10/03, p.120) And Hal Horowitz, writing for AllMusic, said "The music is fun, frantic, and nerve-wracking."

Track listing

# "Pinetree Boogie" # "CB Song" # "Help Me from My Brain" # "Shakerag Holler" # "Hunkerdown" # "Clodhopper" # "Bullfrog Blues" # "Blood on the Bluegrass" # "Devil's Night Auction" # "Wild Wild Lover" # " Shake Your Hips" # "Hoptown Jailbreak"

Personnel

* Col. J.D. Wilkes - vocals,

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- guitar, banjo,

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, upright bass,

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Additional personnel: Mark Robertson,

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, Donnie Herron, Jason Brown, "Handsome" Andy Gibson

Song usage

* "CB Song" was featured on a popular television

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References

{{Authority control 2003 albums Legendary Shack Shakers albums Bloodshot Records albums