American Gothic
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American Gothic
- Artist: David Ackles
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- Release Date: 1972
- Total Time: 43:13
- Type: Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Rock
Review
The years have only been kind to the album considered David Ackles' masterpiece when it was released. Ackles combined an early-'70s singer/songwriter sensibility with a theater music background that placed him as much in the tradition of Brecht-Weill and Jacques Brel as Bob Dylan. Not only are his songs fully realized, dramatic statements, but Ackles proves himself a warm, accomplished singer. When this album got no higher than #167 in the charts, Ackles' fans were heartbroken. Decades later, American Gothic remains one of those great albums that never found its audience. It waits to be rediscovered. ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi| American Gotham (2006 Album by Gotham Wind Symphony) | |
| American Gothic (2000 Album by Michael John) |
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American Gothic (album)
This article is about the David Ackles album. For the Smashing Pumpkins EP, see American Gothic (EP).
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| 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 | |||
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| 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
- "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"
- "Montana Song"
Executive Producer: Gordon Anderson
References
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. American Gothic (album) at Allmusic
- ^ Robert Christgau review
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