Ian Hunter - All American Alien Boy (1976)

Posted By : capt.evil1 | Date : 07 Nov 2009 04:38:04 | Comments : 2 |

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After the relative success of his debut, it would have been very easy for Ian Hunter to continue in the glam-inspired vein that made that album so successful. Instead, he twisted his sound in a jazz direction for All American Alien Boy, a partially successful attempt to open up his sound from its traditional rock & roll routes. Since Hunter couldn't utilize the producing and arranging skills of longtime cohort Mick Ronson because of a dispute with Ronson's manager, Hunter took the reins himself and invited a diverse cast of session musicians that included everyone from journeyman drummer Aynsley Dunbar to jazz bass wizard Jaco Pastorius. The resulting album mixture of conventional Mott the Hoople-style rock and sonic experiments never truly gels, but does contain some fine tracks.

The experiments are hit and miss: the title track is a funky, sax-flavored exploration of Hunter's adjustment to life in America that works nicely, but the interesting lyrics of "Apathy 83" get buried in an uncharacteristically bland soft rock arrangement. The songs that work best are the more traditional-sounding numbers: "Irene Wilde" is a delicately crafted autobiographical ballad about the rejection that made Hunter decide to "be somebody, someday," and "God - Take 1" is a stirring, Dylan-styled rocker featuring witty lyrics that illustrate a conversation with a weary and down-to-earth version of God. However, the true gem of the album is "You Nearly Did Me In," an elegant and emotional ballad about the emptiness that follows a romantic breakup. It also notable for the stirring backing vocals from guest stars Queen on its chorus. In the end, All-American Alien Boy lacks the consistency to fully succeed as an album but still offers enough stellar moments to make it worthwhile for Ian Hunter's fans. ~ Allmusic

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Track list:

1. Letter to Brittania from the Union Jack
2. All American Alien Boy
3. Irene Wilde
4. Restless Youth
5. Rape
6. You Nearly Did Me In
7. Apathy 83
8. God (Take 1)
9. To Rule Brittania from Union Jack*
10. All American Alien Boy (Single Version)*
11. Irene Wilde (Take 1)*
12. Weary Anger*
13. Apathy*
14. (God) Advice to a Friend*

*bonus tracks

Performers:

Ian Hunter - Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar, Piano
Chris Stainton - Keyboards
Jaco Pastorius - Bass
Aynsley Dunbar - Drums
Gerry Weens - Lead guitar
David Sanborn - Alto Sax
Dominic Cortese - Accordion
Cornell Dupree - Guitar
Don Alias - Congas
Arnie Lawrence - Clarinet
Dave Bargeron - Trombone
Lewis Soloff - Trumpet
Freddie Mercury - Backing vocals on "You Nearly Did Me In"
Brian May - Backing vocals on "You Nearly Did Me In"
Roger Taylor - Backing Vocals on "You Nearly Did Me In"

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Posted By: vinegar joe Date: 08 Nov 2009 01:22:06

Very cool!!! Thanks!!!

Posted By: Spanky2 Date: 06 Dec 2009 00:06:36

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