Released 2000 Label Reprise | Genre Nu metal, rapcore | |
Producer Jason Slater, David Kahne | ||
Le Cock Sportif was the first and only album by the rap rock/nu metal group Brougham. The cover art featured porn star Raylene. The album spawned one single, "Murked Out." A music video, directed by Chris Cuffaro, was released.
Contents
Spin Magazine named the album title the "worst rap-rock album title" ever.
Background & recording
Initially formed in 1997 by Jason Slater (from Third Eye Blind) and Luke Oason, Brougham had been working on material for a couple of years prior to the recording of "Le Cock Sportif." Slater and Oakson were the predominate 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. 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. 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. 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.
Track listing
All songs written by Jason Slater, except where noted.
- Don't Speak English (3:02)
- 7th Grade (4:04)
- Main Chick (4:07)
- Hubba Rock (3:43)
- Murked Out (3:25)
- Kareem (4:08)
- Bong Hits (5:09)
- Naw Mean (3:26)
- Sangria (Slater/Tony Fredianelli) (3:08)
- Can't Sleep It Off (3:29)
- Urbano's Montrose (hidden track) (2:01)