I've been a fan of Ian's for quite some time, love the Mott stuff and Ian's solo music was pretty strong for the most part. He just released a new disc "Shrunken Heads" and it's pretty damn good. Of course, that is if you like his type of music.
He has released some material throughout the 90's, but none of it was as good as this new one. Because he isn't "mainstream worthy" these days his music is released through small companies and he has to do most of his own promotion. He is touring right now and if he happens through your neck of the woods, I would suggest you go check him out. The dude is 68 years old and still rocks. I'll be seeing him this coming Saturday.
For those of you who don't know who Ian Hunter is, here is a quick write-up from a site that is selling his new record. Check out the site, it has samples of the new one on there.
"As the leader of seminal seventies band Mott the Hoople, Ian Hunter ripped straight through the hypocrisy and broken ideals of the hippie generation, cutting a jagged swath through popular music and paving the way for the punk rock revolution. Hunter's interpretation of the David Bowie-penned classic 'All the Young Dudes' made him an icon and further work with legendary Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson cemented his position as underground rock 'n' roll royalty. After Mott the Hoople's final break-up in 1974, Ian Hunter pressed on as a solo artist releasing 11 solo albums to date. Now, with Shrunken Heads, the man that has influenced bands from The Clash to Oasis is still affecting today's most groundbreaking artists (Jeff Tweedy collaborates on three tracks), recording with his beloved band (Soozie Tyrell
Graham Maby among other luminary sidemen) and offering characteristically wry commentary on today's political climate."
http://store.yeproc.com/album.php?id=12353
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