''Le Cock Sportif'' is the debut

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by the

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group Brougham. The album spawned one single, "Murked Out." A music video, directed by Chris Cuffaro, was released. The cover and album artwork featured porn stars Raylene and Dasha, who also appeared in the "Murked Out" video.

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named the album title the "worst rap-rock album title" ever.

Background & recording

Initially formed in 1997 by Jason Slater (from

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) and Luke Oakson, 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. Slater left to tour with Snake River Conspiracy, but Oakson remained and toured as Brougham briefly, before the group disbanded completely in late 2000.

Critical reception

Despite its commercial failure, the album was well-received by music critics.

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's review, penned by Steve Huey, commented that the music has "an upbeat, sunny feel reminiscent of sample-based hits by

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or L.E.N., albeit with a hardcore rap edge," awarding the album 4 out of 5 stars. HipOnline's review by Rae Gun was similarly positive, calling the album "an acquired taste," likening the group's music to that of

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was less enthusiastic about the album, giving the album 2 stars and noting "Don't Speak English" and "Bong Hits" as the highlights.

Track listing

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes. 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

External links

Video for "Murked Out" on Chris Cuffaro's website
{{Authority control 2000 debut albums Brougham (band) albums Albums produced by David Kahne Albums produced by Jason Slater