Horses

by Horses

Overview

Not exactly the canyon rock Holy Grail its muso reputation would indicate, Horses' lone LP is nevertheless an intriguing curio -- more visceral and aggressive than its White Whale label origins might suggest, the record also boasts a psychedelic pop dimension far more defined and dominant than is common within the country-rock canon, no doubt an extension of songwriters/producers John Carter and Tim Gilbert's previous project, the Strawberry Alarm Clock. The problem is the songs themselves -- the memorable opener "Freight Train" notwithstanding, much of Horses is listless and uninvolving, with performances that settle for atmosphere over energy. Rev-Ola's exemplary 2003 CD reissue features remastered sound, comprehensive liner notes (which definitively prove that Horses singer Don Johnson was in fact not the future Miami Vice star), and both sides of the sole White Whale single by the Rainy Daze, a pre-Horses combo featuring Carter and Gilbert. ~ Jason Ankeny

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/2003
Label:	GEAR FAB RECORDS
UPC:	0645270020121

Tracks

1. Freight Train
2. Class of '69
3. Birdie in a Cage
4. Nothing at All
5. Cheyenne
6. Run Rabbit Run
7. Country Boy
8. Overnight Bag
9. Horseradish
10. Asia Minor
11. Wind

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Horses   Primary Artist
Rainy Daze   Primary Artist
Chris Herold   Drums
Matt Kelly   Harmonica,Guitar,Vocals
Don Johnson   Vocals

Technical Credits

Dave Diamond   Producer
Chris Herold   Group Member
Quigley   Composer
Dave Torbert   Composer
John Carter   Composer,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Tim Hovey   Composer
Matt Kelly   Group Member
Tim Gilbert   Composer,Producer
Dave Torbet   Group Member
Eve Babitz   Cover Art
Roger Maglio   Liner Notes
David Diamond   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Don Johnson   Group Member
Scott Quigley   Composer,Group Member
Hovey   Composer