Man Overboard from Ian Hunter

FCinnella · #1 Aug-08-2009, 9:24 AM

Just picked up Hunter's latest solo album, Man Overboard last night. Have already been through it three times, and since it was late and I didn't want to disturb the neighbors ( very LARGE speakers), I went for a spin in my car for an hour at midnight just to listen.
If you buy one CD this Summer, I'd have to say this is the one. Ian Hunter has always been brilliant; and though the voice is noticeably older and raspier this time around, the feel of the music is tremendous.
I know Todd is a fan, and he probably already has this...so would like hearing his take. I consider Hunter the ultimate songwriter of the last 30 years ( I know that's a stretch for most), and this just shows he has not lost his touch. The tune "Arms and Legs" simply blew me away from the get-go.

toadsterama · #2 Aug-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Frank, I was going to buy the new Ian Hunter at the Record Exchange the other day, but I stumbled upon the remastered 'Slide It In' CD/DVD by Whitesnake, and a Uriah Heep remaster I'd been looking for, and I forgot to pick Hunter up before I left. Glad to hear it's a good one - t's definitely on my shopping list!

Cheers....Todd

Keith Thompson · #3 Aug-09-2009, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the feedback, Frank. Mott the Hoople are doing six dates in London and I am guessing more to follow over the pond. I co-present a rock radio show now so I will try and get hold of this album on your recommendation.

By the way, it's a busy one for Ralphs as a little bird tells me that Bad Co. will be doing more dates this side of the pond. So it's Mott to Bad. Oh the stresses and strains of rock stardom!

wolfysmith · #4 Aug-10-2009, 9:50 AM

there is a good interview with Hunter in Classic Rock Summer edition (issue 134).

also a very positive full page review of Man Overboard which gets 8/10 (very good)

if you guys havent read these i can scan and post here. let me know

FCinnella · #5 Aug-10-2009, 10:15 AM

That would be great Paul.
I have been a huge Hunter fan for what seems like eons (was at the MtH Broadway shows with Queen), and have seen him dozens of times,yet he keeps making me wonder why I am getting older and he isn't

The music is just so consistently good (sound familiar ?) and there is something for everyone.

wolfysmith · #6 Aug-10-2009, 10:37 AM

Here you go Frank.

He also gets his name on the outer spine of the mag along with Blue Cheer, The Godz, Def Leppard, Sisters of Mercy and Ramones