Keep the Faith | ||||
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Released | January 1972 | |||
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Length | 37:24 | |||
Label | Atco | |||
Producer | Black Oak Arkansas | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Christgau's Record Guide | C− [2] |
Keep the Faith is the second album by Black Oak Arkansas released in 1972. The original LP pressings have "gimmick" top-loading cover with 2 fold-out flaps on front that reveals a different photo, lyrics and credits when opened up.
All selections written by Black Oak Arkansas.
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Chart (1972) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 [4] | 103 |
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