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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm putting this here to boost the star rating, absurdly reduced by the 1-star review from Ms Felicia. Her description is accurate, but for me that's what makes this a 5-star album, in fact I'd put it in my top 10 of all time, up there with Songs of Leonard Cohen and Closer.
By the way, I believe this CD has the channels reversed (not that your enjoyment / misery will be reduced), this was corrected on the 2CD complete Elektra recordings which was due out recently but has mysteriously disappeared.
By the way, I believe this CD has the channels reversed (not that your enjoyment / misery will be reduced), this was corrected on the 2CD complete Elektra recordings which was due out recently but has mysteriously disappeared.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Those who can't understand the greatness of this album is not a worthy listener. I bought this album 1967 and the music and lyrics is extremelly personal, big organ and with a touch Kurt Weill, at some times. I wish that David was still with us.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This album must remain David Ackle's ultimate including as it does the quintessential "Down River" and "Road to Cairo". It is however noteworthy that in the late sixties, when I first purchased these tracks, (I still have the vinyl) that "Road to Cairo" was entitled "La Route a Chicago" and was in French. So what? I hear you ask. Only that Ackles sung in with much more force, almost as soul. I understand it is unavailable in French which is a great pity. The album deserves his much belated - and posthumous - praise.
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David Ackles rediscovered.
I played this album in the early 70's until the grooves were smooth - just rediscovered it. 'Down River' my favourite, and of course 'Road to Cairo'. Read more
Published 5 days ago by B. Donnison
5 star melancholia
This album is a perfect accompaniment for those times when you feel the need for a period of quiet contemplation and reflection. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mezentia
A first try - almost a masterpiece
First record of David Ackles and his best
Five stars to balance also 1 star, 4 and half would be more accurate. Read more
Five stars to balance also 1 star, 4 and half would be more accurate. Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by MOONLIGHT
If you're happy and you know it...
... avoid this album. Wrist-slittingly depressing. Worse than Laughin' Lenny Cohen and Ian Curtis combined. Throw in Roger Waters, light the blue touchpaper and see a psychiatrist. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2007 by Ms. Felicia Davis-burden
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