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A Very Special Night!

Anthony Accordino | Massapequa Park, New York United States | 06/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ian Hunter has always been one of the unsung heroes of the rock era. This british poet rocked onto the seen in the early seventies as lead singer of Mott The Hoople, before embarking on a fantastic and critically acclaimed solo career, that wasn't always recognized by the masses. This live cd "Strings Attached", along with a complete orchestra is nothing short of a gem. Recorded in Oslow Norway in the winter of 2002, Ian Hunter has never sounded better. There is a haunting quality to this live show, in which Hunter's english accent adds an emotional touch, that makes this performance one of the great live recordings in recent memory. He has been called thr british Dylan, and with good reason. His written material is all quality, but unlike Dylan, Ian talks up a storm and jokes around with his audience, and often offers biographical data to many of his songs performed. Some of the Mott The Hoople classics are here. like "All The Young Dudes", "All The Way From Memphis", and "Roll Away The Stone". His moving tribute to former colleague, the late Mick Ronson is especially noted. If His ballads "Ships" and "Irene Wilde", doesn't move you, nothing will. The addition of strings on these ballads, make them all that more powerful. It is quite obvious that lots of care went into the making of this cd, as the sound quality and Ian Hunter's voice is as close as you get to near perfection. As he stated in "Irene Wilde", "I am going to be somebody someday"! He certainly is somebody. Masterful is all I can say about this effort."

Good choice of orchestra background

Manny's review | Sacramento | 03/27/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I picked this cd based on the ratings and after reading his website. As a first time listener to his music I was shocked that I never fell upon his greatness before. With the orchestra backing him the songs came out very mature and crisp. From the popular "Once Bitten Twice Shy" to "Rest In Peace" and on this album is a great companion for those evenings when a dark room and a great whisky come together! Strongly reccomend..."

Awesome!!!!

Michael J. Holland | Novi, MI United States | 08/12/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow is it great being an Ian Hunter fan or what?? I mean how talented and under rated is this guy??? He is one of the greats and no one has heard of him... what a crime but I love it!! Awesome CD... one of the best of the last 10 years. One of the greatest song writers of the rock era. Get this CD, sit back, turn it up and enjoy!!! Thanks Ian!!!"