David Ackles (album)
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| Studio album by David Ackles | |||||
| Released | 1968 | ||||
| Genre | singer-songwriter | ||||
| Label | Elektra Records | ||||
| Producer | David Anderle, Russ Miller | ||||
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David Ackles is the self-titled debut album of American singer-songwriter David Ackles. The album was also referred to by label Elektra Records as The Road to Cairo.[1] Ackles' debut, described by music historian Richie Unterberger as Ackles' "most rock-oriented record",[2] garnered faint praise from Rolling Stone critic Arthur Schmidt, who complained of thin melodies but who nevertheless described Ackles as "one of the best singers I've ever heard".[3] The album's general mood is dark, unveiling what Piero Scaruffi described as Ackles' "eclectic and depressed talent".[4]
[edit] Track listing
All songs composed by David Ackles.
- "The Road to Cairo" – 5:16
- "When Love is Gone" – 3:20
- "Sonny Come Home" – 2:59
- "Blue Ribbons" – 4:37
- "What a Happy Day" – 2:14
- "Down River" – 3:57
- "Lasseiz-Faire" – 1:36
- "Lotus Man" – 2:49
- "His Name Is Andrew" – 6:11
- "Be My Friend" – 4:48
[edit] Personnel
- David Ackles – piano, vocals
- David Anderle – producer
- Gordon Anderson – executive producer
- Bruce Botnick – engineer
- Joel Brodsky – photography
- Bob Fisher – audio mastering
- Michael Fonfara – organ
- William S. Harvey – art direction, cover art concept, cover art
- Douglas Hastings – guitar
- John Keliehor – percussion
- Russ Miller – producer
- Jerry Penrod – bass guitar
- Brian Ross-Myring – engineer
- Richie Unterberger – liner notes
- Danny Weis – guitar
[edit] References
- ^ The Road to Cairo at Allmusic
- ^ David Ackles at Allmusic
- ^ Schmidt, Arthur. (September 28, 1968). David Ackles. Rolling Stone. Accessed November 11, 2007.
- ^ Scaruffi, Piero. David Ackles. Scaruffi website. Accessed November 11, 2007.
