Foot Fetish
In 1992, whenJackyl's raucous debut album hit with songs such as "She Loves My Cock," "Redneck Punk," and the anthemic "I Stand Alone," it was clear what the band was about: Southern-fried fun and sleaziness. Singer Jesse James Dupree was celebrated for "playing" a chainsaw in the band's "The Lumberjack" song, but the schtick quickly wore thin. His first solo outing is a more mature 12-song offering that's rife with  bluesy, aggressive Southern hard rock with some sly twists. Dupree's raspyBrian Johnson/Steven Tyleramalgamation of a voice works well on the swampy "Losing My Mind," theJoe Texcover "I Gotcha," and the funky "Satisfied." Balladic songs such as "Second Chance" and the mainstream "There Comes a Time" don't fare so well. Dupree is most fun when he's a wild-eyed Southern boy, rollicking on the funky and soulfulSly & the Family Stonegem, "Higher."--Katherine Turman