Barbeque Dog


Barbeque Dog is an album by Ronald Shannon Jackson and The Decoding Society, recorded in 1983 for the Antilles label. The album cover was designed by Eiko Ishioka.
In 2020, a remastered edition was issued on a Bandcamp page, featuring a "Live Jam" plus versions of "Gossip," "Barbecue Dog," and "Trials of Honest John" alternating with the original versions.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Brian Olewnick stated: "Barbecue Dog doesn't quite reach the explosive heights of its predecessor, but is arguably the next best item in Jackson's discography. The band strikes a comfortable balance between the horns and the electric instruments, allowing each to surface when needed, and also complements the required barnburners with more contemplative pieces."

Track listing

All compositions by Ronald Shannon Jackson except where noted.
  1. "Barbeque Dog" - 4:21
  2. "Trials of an Honest John" - 3:23
  3. "Yugo Boy" - 3:09
  4. "Say What You Will" - 3:14
  5. "Mystery at Dawn" - 4:38
  6. "Gossip" - 5:48
  7. "When Cherry Trees Bloom in Winter, You Can Smell Last Summer" - 5:28
  8. "Harlem Opera" - 9:02

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