American Gothic (album)

American Gothic
Studio album by David Ackles
Released July 4, 1972
Recorded IBC Sound Recording Studios, London
Genre singer-songwriter
Length 43:56
Label Elektra
Producer Bernie Taupin
David Ackles chronology
Subway to the Country
(1970)		 American Gothic
(1972)		 Five & Dime
(1973)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Robert Christgau C−[2]

American Gothic is the third album by singer-songwriter David Ackles, released in 1972. It was produced by Bernie Taupin and conducted by Robert Kirby.

The album never reached higher than place #167 on the Billboard charts, but has gained a loyal fanbase. It was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Track listing

All tracks composed by David Ackles

  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"

Executive Producer: Gordon Anderson

References

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. American Gothic (album) at Allmusic
  2. ^ Robert Christgau review