*. Cargoe .* (Japan Remaster)

Album: Cargoe (1972)(Japan Remaster 2003 + 1 Bonus)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Hard Rock/Blues/Southern/Pop)  /  USA

Like The Hot Dogs a year later, Cargoe released their sole record in the early 1970s on Memphis-based label Ardent Records, home to better-known Big Star. Indeed, Cargoe's self-titled record was released the very same year as Big Star's '#1 Record'. Produced by Terry Manning whose 'Home Sweet Home' Lp released in 1969 trod more or less the same musical ground, that is to say a blend of psychedelic pop rock and Memphis soul, with more folk-rock leanings on here, Cargoe's eponymous album can be regarded as a precursor of that now almost mythical Ardent sound which the aura of a band like Big Star has helped cultivate. Review by "popphil" (Rate Your Music).

Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Come Down
02. Feel Alright
03. Horses And Silver Things
04. Scenes
05. Things We Dream Today
06. Time
07. Feelin' Mighty Poorly
08. Thousand Peoples Song
09. Heal Me
10. I Love You Anyway
11. Leave Today
12. Tokyo Love (Bonus)

Line-up / Musicians
Tommy Richard / guitars
Bill Phillips / keyboards
Max Wisley / bass
Tim Benton / drums

RATING:  7.75 / 10

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