Ian Hunter Sampling in Reality Review by Gary Hill
There is a whole school of music that's focused on slightly rough around the edges rock and roll with less than great singers. It's not quite punk rock, but it has a lot in common with punk. It's the school from which acts like The New York Dolls and Lou Reed emerged. Ian Hunter fits into that category, too. There are a lot of people who love that kind of music. I'm not really one of them. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it, and find songs to enjoy, but it's not something with which I'm enthralled. This new sampler disc features a number of songs from Ian Hunter's new box set and a couple of songs exclusive to this disc. If you are a fan of that school of music, you'll find plenty here to like. For those like me, it's still enjoyable.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2017 Volume 1 at lulu.com/strangesound.