RUDY RAY MOORE
This Ain't No White Christmas (Norton)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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Rudy Ray Moore is a capable R&B vocalist, and there's some evidence of that on this disc, which blends some newer material with a 1971 Christmas release, but his greatest reknown is as his comic alter-ego, Dolemite, the signifying master of the dozens. Fans of the tradition of black "party records" ala Redd Foxx will find that Dolemite is every bit as foul and funny as anyone in the genre. This isn't licensed for airplay, but there's not much risk of any of it showing up on the airwaves anyway. It isn't for the kids, either. And you probably won't want to play it for Mom when the Christmas dinner is put away. It's sexist, obscene and, in its way, hilarious.

A specialty product for a specialty audience, those who like this kind of thing will love this album. If you're not sure what I mean, well, consider yourself amply warned.

Track List:

Merry Christmas Baby * Lip On * Night Before Christmas Part One * Health Department * Night Before Christmas Part Two * Eatin' Pussy * Black Cat * Brother Rapp's Dream (St. Peter)

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