Naked Thunder [Import]

Ian Gillan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Blueprint UK
• ASIN: B000001HSD
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,327,446 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Gut Reaction

2. Talking to You

3. No Good Luck

4. Nothing But the Best

5. Loving on Borrowed Time

6. Sweet Lolita

7. Nothing to Lose

8. Moonshine

9. Long and Lonely Ride

10. Love Gun

11. No More Cane on the Brazos

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered two CD digipak edtion of this 1990 solo album from the Deep Purple vocalist. Naked Thunder features a varied selection of songs, with one of Gillan's most passionate and impressive performances in 'Loving On Borrowed Time' and 'No More Cane On The Brazos', a traditional tune. All of the songs except 'Moonshine' and '... Brazos' were written by Ian Gillan and Steve Morris. The material ranges from Hard Rock that feels a bit like Deep Purple to more balladic sort of works. The album was produced by Leif Mases and features a number of guest musicians. Metal Mind. 2009. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts on "Naked Thunder" from Atlanta, January 22, 2000

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Michael Thomas Roe (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked Thunder (Audio CD)

This release could be a tad MOR for some folks. There is none of that crunchy Gillan-band stuff. The instrumentation is pretty slick and it all seems geared for FM radio. That said, closer examination (and repeated listenings) offers up a world of pleasures. This is some sophisticated rock n roll. "Talking to You" could be the happiest sounding song about one's despair at seeing a friend die. "Loving on Borrowed Time" has some real pathos. Sure, it's the same old leaving a groupie behind song, but it sure is tasty. Ian really belts it out on this one and makes a convincing case for his infidelities! "No More Cane on the Brazos" is arguably Ian's best solo performance. The CD is worth this song alone. I have never heard him sing so "deep". All in all, "Naked Thunder" deserves several listenings and attention to lyrics. He may lay off the screams a bit, but not a problem at all. Very deep, indeed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing but the best, April 6, 2008

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George (Georgia, Tbilisi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked Thunder (Limited Edition Digipack) (Audio CD)

Naked Thunder is the best album of Ian Gillan and for me, it's the best british solo-album ever.

Vocal: Naked Thunder shows Ian Gillan's great voice in his best. amazing baritone on "No more cane on brazos"

what about songs:

Gut Reaction - if this song had been included in DP's Machine Head album, Gut Reaction would be even more popular song than Smoke On The Water. Gut Reaction is just Gillan's classic, dynamic and energetic too much.

Talking To You - funky/bluesy song, with nice encore

Nothing But The Best - the title tells about song itself

Loving On Borrowed Time - the best ballad of Ian, voice in the begining a bit similiar to Bryan Adams's voice. but on the encore Gillan screams like no other. he's voice is too emotional here... it rules.

Moonshine - when I listened this song at first, I really thought Ian Gillan is the king of music speed. great rocking song.

Love Gun - one of the most dynamic songs of all time, 10 times better than Fireball.

No More Cane On Brazos - and of course, album ends geniously. IAN GILLAN HAS NEVER SOUNDED AS GREAT AS HERE. better than any DP and any IG songs. traditional folk song with North American Indian elements. song begins with heavy gong, then Gillan plays Harmonica and then you hear the voice of IG and the song ends with orchestral arrangements. this song really proves that IAN GILLAN IS THE BEST VOCALIST, HARMONICA/CONGAS PLAYER, MUSICIAN AND SONGWRITER OF ALL TIME, IN WORLD'S ROCK MUSIC!!!

Naked Thunder is a MUST HAVE album for ANY music lovers, of any genre!

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Ian Gillan / British solo album ever, January 29, 2008

By 

George (Georgia, Tbilisi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked Thunder (Audio CD)

Naked Thunder is the best album of Ian Gillan and for me, it's the best british solo-album ever.

Vocal: Naked Thunder shows Ian Gillan's great voice in his best. amazing baritone on "No more cane on brazos"

what about songs:

Gut Reaction - if this song had been included in DP's Machine Head album, Gut Reaction would be even more popular song than Smoke On The Water. Gut Reaction is just Gillan's classic, dynamic and energetic too much.

Talking To You - funky/bluesy song, with nice encore

Nothing But The Best - the title tells about song itself

Loving On Borrowed Time - the best ballad of Ian, voice in the begining a bit similiar to Bryan Adams's voice. but on the encore Gillan screams like no other. he's voice is too emotional here... it rules.

Moonshine - when I listened this song at first, I really thought Ian Gillan is the king of music speed. great rocking song.

Love Gun - one of the most dynamic songs of all time, 10 times better than Fireball.

No More Cane On Brazos - and of course, album ends geniously. IAN GILLAN HAS NEVER SOUNDED AS GREAT AS HERE. better than any DP and any IG songs. traditional folk song with North American Indian elements. song begins with heavy gong, then Gillan plays Harmonica and then you hear the voice of IG and the song ends with orchestral arrangements. this song really proves that IAN GILLAN IS THE BEST VOCALIST, HARMONICA/CONGAS PLAYER, MUSICIAN AND SONGWRITER OF ALL TIME, IN WORLD'S ROCK MUSIC!!!

Naked Thunder is a MUST HAVE album for ANY music lovers, of any genre!