The album is supplemented by four bonus cuts, the single edit of ‘You Can’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover’, followed by three album outtakes, ‘Rumblin’ Man’ the band’s take on Link Wray’s ‘Rumble’, a run through of Jimmy Reed’s ‘The Sun Is Shining’ with Day singing over a simple rif, and the hard rocking, guitar driven ‘Sweet Little 16’.ĭisc two focuses on ‘One Way. Album closer ‘Feels So Good’ is a showcase for Appice who contributes an extended drum solo, McCarty adding a driving lead line and Bogert a booming bass line. ‘Oleo’ opens with a slide guitar riff from McCarty, with Bogert and Appice adding bass and drum solos. ![]() ‘No Need To Worry’ is a slow-burn blues tune led by McCarty and Bogert’s heavy groove. ‘Let Me Swim’ combines Day’s gritty lyrics with guitar blasts from McCarty. McCarty’s guitar and Bogert’s bass roar on the tune which features tempo changes, part of Cactus’ signature sound. Bill’ embodies the gangster lifestyle of Day who laments the loss of a close friend, “people said it was cocaine, people said it was gin, but I knew the girl and the do-house man that did my brother in, they put the last clean shirt on my poor brother Bill.” A bluesy, hard rock cover of Willie Dixon’s ‘You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover’ was released, in an edited version, as the band’s debut single’. The LP opens with a rocked up version of Mose Allison’s jazz blues standard ‘Parchman Farm’, McCarty’s fiery riff and lead line joined by Bogert’s booming bass and Day’s explicit, drug inspired interpretation of Allison’s lyrics “I’m sitting over here on Parchaman farm, all I ever did was shoot my arm.” ‘My Lady From South Of Detroit’ delves into balladish territory as Day sings “she’s my lady from south of Detroit, and even though sometimes she’s bad, I’m so sorry she’s gone, cause my memory lives on, she’s the best lover I ever had.” McCarty contributes a gentle solo while Bogert and Appice maintain a restrained riff. The group compositions combined heavy, blues based rock melodies supplied by McCarty, Bogert and Appice with gritty, introspectively hedonistic lyrics from Day. The band’s self-titled debut album released on July 1, 1970, like its successors, was a mix of band originals and covers. The first three discs contain the studio output of the original quartet from 19. Cherry Red Records, UK, has compiled the group’s studio albums, supplemented by single sides and outtakes, along with four discs of live material unavailable until 2007, in a massive new eight disc box set. Bogert and Appice carried on as a quintet, releasing a fourth LP in 1972 before the band called it a day. The foursome released three studio albums in 19, before Day and McCarty exited. The band's members have also gone on to work with some of the biggest names in music, including Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, and Jeff Beck.Cactus – ‘Evil Is Going On – The Complete ATCO Recordings 1970-1972’ (2022) Legendary blues rock band Cactus blended veteran Detroit rockers Rusty Day (lead vocals/harmonica) and Jim McCarty (lead guitar) with the New York rhythm section of Tim Bogert (bass) and Carmine Appice (drums). In the years since, Cactus has continued to influence countless bands and musicians with their hard-hitting sound and energetic live performances. However, despite their success, the band was unable to achieve the same level of commercial success as some of their peers, such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The album featured such classic tracks as "Parchman Farm," "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover," and "Let Me Swim," and established the band as one of the most exciting and innovative groups of the era.Ĭactus continued to release critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s, including One Way.Or Another (1971), Restrictions (1971), and 'Ot 'n' Sweaty (1972). Together with guitarist Jim McCarty, who had previously played with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, and Rusty Day, a singer who had been part of the Amboy Dukes, the band created a sound that was characterized by powerful riffs, driving rhythms, and bluesy vocals.Ĭactus released its self-titled debut album in 1970, which was produced by legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer. The band was formed by former members of Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck Group, and the Amboy Dukes, and is often regarded as one of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal music.Ĭactus was founded in 1969 by Carmine Appice, a drummer who had previously played with Vanilla Fudge, and Tim Bogert, a bassist who had played with the band. Cactus is a rock supergroup that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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