Horses Discography of CDs

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 Here is the Horses' 1969 release originally pressed on the White Whale label, home of the Turtles. Featuring Don Johnson on lead vocals, this rare gem features the songwriting talents of Carter-Gilbert who wrote such songs as "Incense & Peppermints" for Liner Note Authors: David Diamond; Roger Maglio. Recording information: LaCosta Recording Studios, LaCosta; Pacific Sound Studios, San Francisco, CA; Venture, Hollywood, CA. Unknown Contributor Role: Don Johnson. Arranger: John Carter . Horses includes: Don Johnson (vocals). Personnel: Matt Kelly (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Don Johnson (vocals); Chris Herold (drums).

Track Listing of songs: Snowblind; Mysteries of Fate; Lighthouse;