Category Archives: Ian Hunter

David Bowie | Album Reviews

Posted on March 20, 2024 by the press music reviews

David Bowie | Album Reviews/Homages (1967 – 2016). Bowie’s output was consistently interesting over a long period of time despite a false start. From the 60s Ken Pitt vaudeville beginnings resulting in his first self-titled album, through to the solo … Continue reading →

Posted in Andy Newmark, Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, David Bowie Album Reviews, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Kraftwerk, Lou Reed, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, Neu!, Prince, Robert Fripp, Roxy Music, Scott Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stooges, The, Syd Barrett, T.Rex, Tin Machine, Velvet Underground, The | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Dr. Feelgood – Stupidity (1976)

Posted on November 24, 2022 by the press music reviews

With the recent passing of Wilko Johnson, best known as guitarist and songwriter for UK rock group Dr. Feelgood, The Press takes a look at one of their finest albums: the chart-topping live document, Stupidity. Wilko Johnson, who recently passed … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash, The, Dr. Feelgood, Ian Hunter, Mick Jones, Mott the Hoople, Nick Lowe, Ramones, Richard Hell, Sex Pistols, Who, The | 3 Comments

Mott the Hoople – All the Young Dudes

Posted on August 2, 2021 by the press music reviews

Glam rock’s definitive anthem recently turned 49, and this image of a young dude was originally earmarked as the album cover for Mott the Hoople’s All the Young Dudes released in July 1972.  Dude ’72 is the name of the image, … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Covers, Albums That Never Were, David Bowie, European Rock Pilgrimage, Ian Hunter, Images, Lou Reed, Mainman, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople | 23 Comments

Rediscover Live Music: Top 20 Live Albums

Posted on November 22, 2020 by the press music reviews

Live music has been in short supply, so now is a good time to take a double-gatefold look at 20 of the greatest live LP’s of yesteryear to atone for all the cancelled gigs we were supposed to see.  What … Continue reading →

Posted in Allman Brothers, The, Band, The, Bill Evans, Birthday Party, The, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Doors, The, Gigs, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, Jane's Addiction, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Miles Davis, Neil Young, Rolling Stones, The, Stooges, The, Talking Heads, Thin Lizzy, Top 20 Live Albums, Velvet Underground, The, Who, The, Wilco | 5 Comments

MainMan Podcast

Posted on November 17, 2020 by the press music reviews

MainMan are compiling a fascinating series exploring the history of the record label, which was a rights management organisation formed by entrepreneur and impresario Tony Defries that helped to develop the careers of many artistes including Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, … Continue reading →

Posted in David Bowie, Downloads, European Rock Pilgrimage, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, Images, Lou Reed, Mainman, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Podcasts | Tagged , | 11 Comments

#4: Ian Hunter – You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic (1979)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by the press music reviews

Mott the Hoople should’ve come to a grinding halt the moment Ian Hunter walked out on them in December 1974, unfortunately they carried on under the Mott banner for two more godawful albums in the mid-70s (that’s another story). Hunter … Continue reading →

Posted in Ian Hunter, Mott the Hoople, Top 25 Greatest "Worst" Albums of All Time | 9 Comments