David Ackles is a Rock album by David Ackles, originally released in 1968. On Gatefold: 25 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- stripped-back
- earnest
- pastoral
About
Ackles' self-titled debut LP introduced a singer/songwriter quirky even by the standards of Elektra records, possibly the most adventurous independent label of the 1960s. Ackles was a pretty anomalous artist of his time, with a low, grumbling voice that was uncommercial but expressive, and similar to Randy Newman's. As a composer, Ackles bore some similarities to Newman, as well in his downbeat eccentricity and mixture of elements from pop, folk, and theatrical music. All the same, this impressive maiden outing stands on its own, though comparisons to Brecht/Weill (in the songwriting and occasional circus-like tunes) and Tim Buckley (in the .
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Tracklist
- 1The Road To Cairo5:15
- 2When Love Is Gone3:19
- 3Sonny Come Home2:58
- 4Blue Ribbons4:37
- 5What a Happy Day2:16
- 6Down River3:56
- 7Laissez-Faire1:35
- 8Lotus Man2:49
- 9His Name Is Andrew6:09
- 10Be My Friend4:49
Credits
Performers
- Jerry PenrodBASS
- Danny WeisGUITAR
- Doug HastingsGUITAR
- Jon KeliehorPERCUSSION
- David AcklesPIANO VOCALS
- Michael FonfaraORGAN
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 25 pressings tracked on Gatefold