This page contains a brief overview on the album ACIE CARGILL: Reflections On The Middle Ages. Learn more about the artist and explore the track lists and website. If you find any information that needs to be corrected, please let us know.

 
Acie has tried to capture feelings that especially relate to middle aged people with these songs. This is the generation that brought you the Beatles, the Stones, Led Zep, ZZ Top, Merle Haggard, and other powerfully influential artists that changed our society and tastes.

Patriotism, depression, homelessness, epilepsy, senility, love stuff, the Pope, Bobby Sands, ANWR, terrorist possibilities. These are some of the subjects touched on in this cd.

There is a 4 part tribute to deceased poet/musician Dave Carter called the Coyote and loosely based on his very popular song "When I Go". And Acie recites his feelings about our troops in Hail Returning Heroes.

Most of the music is acoustic although the rock influence is evident in the fiddle playing and of course in some of the electric lead guitar playing. Percussion gives the music an interesting cohesiveness and this is provided by former Lovin Spoonfuls drummer Johnny Marella.and roots percussionist RD Shannon.

Acie's brother Leo provides a high tenor harmony and two sopranos add high pitched emphasis on some of the songs.

The music jumps and drives and flows. It is captivating. Acie and his family have been called America's premier living folk musicians. Here they show and extended versatility as they move from the traditional to the more contemporary style. Check it out.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.aciecargill.com

Track List:
1. Gallant Soldiers
2. Hail Returning Heroes
3. Bobby Sands
4. 'Nam
5. The Coyote
6. Lang Vei
7. Pope John The Peacemaker
8. Epilepsy
9. Your Memories Still
10. Homeless
11. Hello, Dad
12. Body & Soul
13. America May Soon Be Tested
14. Another Wasted day
15. Anwr
16. Fish On The Sand
17. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
18. Guide Me On

Other Genres:

• FOLK: Power-folk
• FOLK: Modern Folk
• MOOD: PATRIOTIC