American Gothic

David Ackles - American Gothic

American Gothic
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Artist: David Ackles
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-02-11
Music Label: Collector's Choice
Soundtracks:
  1. American Gothic
  2. Love's Enough
  3. Ballad Of The Ship Of State
  4. One Night Stand
  5. Oh, California!
  6. Another Friday Night
  7. Family Band
  8. Midnight Carousel
  9. Waiting For The Moving Van
  10. Blues For Billy Whitecloud
  11. Montana Song

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Free Music Review: Very different and very good
Hit: 5 Stars

I first heard "Montana Song" as a kid in the 70's. I never knew what album the song came from until just recently. When I found the download available, I grabbed it, I admit griping a bit because I was unsure whether I'd care for the rest of the album or not.

'Different' is just the beginning of the description for this album. If you're reading Bernie Taupin production and expecting rock, this is much more orchestral. Consider that most of the sidemen on this collection are from the London Philharmonic. Actually, this CD could be easily made into a Broadway play.

Favorites, obviously "Montana Song." "Ship of State" is as timely take on the American political scene today as it was in the 70s. Then, there's "American Gothic" itself. "Billy Whitecloud" talks about the city experiences of a rez Indian coming to town.

The artist may be an acquired taste, but I can tell you, I've had that taste for 30 years and it's still good. Give the selections a listen and see what you think.

Rebecca Kyle, July 2008

American Gothic Poster

Produced by Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, American Gothic is probably Ackles' best-known album despite being the farthest-removed from a conventional rock release-just to give you an idea, the main session players hailed from the London Symphony! But the dark lyrical portrait of America painted by Ackles was so colorful, and his overall vision so compelling, that it stands up to repeated listenings as a multilayered piece of musical theater. Includes "American Gothic," "Love's Enough," "Ballad of the Ship of State," "One Night Stand," "Oh, California!," "Another Friday Night," "Family Band," "Midnight Carousel," "Waiting for the Moving Van," "Blues for Billy Whitecloud" and "Montana Song." A true work of art.

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