8/30/2023 0 Comments Original cactus album cover![]() His breakthrough on ASTROWORLD’s “Can’t Say” outlined his promise his was such a distinct performance among an all-star cast that it left listeners scrambling to identify him on the creditless tracklist. If anyone comes off like they didn’t waste their time making this, it’s Don Toliver, who goes full tilt even working in the periphery of other people’s songs. The sole JACKBOYS posse cut, “Gang Gang,” is all over the place, squandering WondaGurl production. Don Toliver’s “Had Enough” is his song in name only with Quavo and Offset on hand, it sounds like another Migos demo for the Carters’ album with its blatant “ Summer” sample and blank, reference-track vocal takes. “Out West” finds Young Thug carrying Travis ( for the umpteenth time), and in this case Thug is barely even trying. ![]() The song sounds like diet “ Welcome to the Party,” and drill isn’t the kind of subgenre where you’re looking to cut calories. Pop Smoke is in his element over AXL’s drill production on “Gatti,” pushing Travis into the margins. With ASTROWORLD, Travis Scott finally earned the maestro mantle he was so eager to bestow upon himself, but that curator’s touch is missing here. This is music as part of a merch bundle, about as necessary as a branded fire extinguisher. JACKBOYS is a branding opportunity, pure and simple: From the Harmony Korine cover art to the promotional film shot as if A24 produced a Need For Speed sequel, it all seems like empty influencer bait. Travis Scott fills out the tracklist with a 50-second instrumental and a remix to his recent hit single, “Highest in the Room,” with Rosalía and Lil Baby. There are two Don Toliver songs and one Sheck Wes song. When Tim Bogert was forced into retirement after a serious motorcycle accident, Pete Bremy jumped in both in CACTUS and VANILLA FUDGE.JACKBOYS has been pegged as a “debut album” for the titular crew, but that is clearly an overstatement. It would not be until 2006, three decades after the tragic death of Rusty Day, that the group reformed with Pratt and Kunes. While CACTUS saw success from the start and soon built a loyal fan base, by early 1973, the band had collapsed mainly due to lack of real support from its label, and the fact that Beck was now ready play with Carmine and Tim. Together, the four musicians formed CACTUS, named after the peyote cactus, which provided a key ingredient in mind-altering drugs. Tim and Carmine also found vocalist Day in THE AMBOY DUKES with Ted Nugent. ( Appice and Bogert had originally planned a new band with Jeff Beck which was put off until 1973, because of Beck‘s near-fatal car crash in 1969.) Jim McCarty had come from MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS and was playing with THE BUDDY MILES EXPRESS. ![]() Formed in 1970 from the ashes of VANILLA FUDGE by Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert, the initial lineup also featured McCarty and vocalist Rusty Day. ![]() “Tightrope” Album Artwork “Tightrope” Track listing:ġ0. Suite 1 & 2: Everlong, All The MadmenĬACTUS has had a long and turbulent history. “Tightrope” will also give longtime CACTUS fans a reason to cheer as it includes special guest appearances from original CACTUS guitarist Jim McCarty and singer Phil Naro. From playing to production and songs, we really took a step up.” They are joined by new lead guitarist/vocalist Paul Warren (ex- Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker) and James Caputo on bass. Still led by iconic drummer Carmine Appice alongside longtime members Jimmy Kunes on vocals and Randy Pratt on harmonica, “Tightrope” is, according to Appice, “one of the best CACTUS albums we’ve ever done. Now the band has returned with a smashing new album called “Tightrope” that strikes a delicate balance between powerful, driving rockers and more complex, heady album tracks. The effort will be made available on digipak CD, a deluxe 2LP set with a gatefold jacket and colored vinyl, and, of course, digital platforms everywhere.ĬACTUS came to be known as “the American LED ZEPPELIN,” a moniker they owned by virtue of their explosive blues rock stylings, subdued yet undeniably brilliant musicianship, not to mention their energetic and vivacious stage presence which made them a staple of arena rock venues around the globe. ’70s classic rock legends CACTUS will release their new album, “Tightrope”, on April 2 via Cleopatra Records. ![]()
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