Artful Dodger [Import]

Ian Hunter | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Citadel
• ASIN: B00006BC5K
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,002 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy it elsewhere..., October 14, 2002

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This review is from: Artful Dodger (Audio CD)

The album itself is great; the one star is meant for Citadel Records, and only because I'm not allowed to choose a negative rating. Citadel (and this means you, Kris Grey) has absolutely no license to sell this album. So if you're an Ian Hunter fan, and would like to see the man actually paid the royalties he's owed for his work, I recommend you pass on the Citadel print of "The Artful Dodger".

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A TERRIFIC IAN HUNTER ALBUM, July 16, 1998

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WTDK "If at first the idea is not absurd, the... (My Little Blue Window, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artful Dodger (Audio CD)

Ian Hunter's solo albums have frequently been hit or miss affairs. I'm happy to report that Ian't lastest album is an outstanding return to form. Like IAN HUNTER, ALL AMERICAN ALIEN BOY and YOU'RE NEVER ALONE..., this album still showcases Ian's Dylan influences filtered through Hunter's unique, "shaded" view of life.

RESURRECTION MARY is probably the most Dylan influenced(think BLOOD ON THE TRACKS)and also one of the outstanding songs on the album. Of the eleven tracks, only the title song is weak. It comes off as a pale imitation of other Hunter rockers(i.e., I GET SO EXCITED, JUST ANOTHER NIGHT, ETC.)

And while Ian's voice is rougher and less well defined than in previous years, it has added character that brings many of the albums ballads to life. Ian's singing here reflects the dry mixture of cyncism and compassion that is reflected in many of his contempoaries(Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan)latest work, but with the Hunter trademark of hopefullness in a we! ! ary and dark world.

Ian's tribute to frequent collaborator Mick Ronson is both touching and true.

A fine return to form for Ian Hunter and an album that bodes well for Ian's future growth as an artist.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you out there, Ian ?, December 10, 1999

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P. S. Blencowe (Rosebud, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artful Dodger (Audio CD)

One review, eh? Looks like we are in the badlands of Amazon where only the true believers dwell. Listen mate, don't worry if this album doesn't sell. You've produced another absolute ripper and you and I know how good it is...and isn't that all that matters ? I've got all ten of your solo albums and I love every one of them. "The Artful Dodger"is damn near as good as that crunching debut of yours and Micks all those years ago. It's just a beautifully recorded album full of the wit and sensitivity I have come to expect over the past quarter of a century. I reckon you should be really proud of it. How can radio ignore songs like "Too Much" (what a magnificent introduction that song has), "Something to Believe In" (so damn catchy) and 23A Swan Hill. And I almost feel privelaged to be able to listen in on your touching dedication to your best friend Mick Ronson, one of the most beautiful tunes you have ever come up with. Look Ian, I could go on and on about how much I love this album and the other nine as well. So just a simple request...Please keep making music and stuff the accountants. They'll probably never know the thrill of singing along to the chorus of the title track. You have given me more pleasure than you can ever know. So...thank you.