All American Alien Boy

by Ian Hunter

All American Alien Boy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:09:04
  • Community rating: 3.64/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the critical success of his solo debut, the former Mott the Hoople frontman pivoted toward a more eclectic, jazz-inflected sound, aided by a band featuring a massive brass section and prominent session players. The record features introspective songwriting that heavily critiques the music industry and reflects on his recent relocation to the United States.

Genres

Descriptors: folk, acoustic, live, a-cappella, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Letter to Brittania from the Union Jack (3:49)
  2. All American Alien Boy (7:07)
  3. Irene Wilde (3:43)
  4. Restless Youth (6:17)
  5. Rape (4:04)
  6. You Nearly Did Me In (5:46)
  7. Apathy 83 (4:43)
  8. God (Take I) (5:40)
  9. To Rule Britannia from Union Jack (aka Letter to Brittania from the Union Jack) - Session Outtake (4:05)
  10. All American Alien Boy - Single Version (4:01)
  11. Irene Wilde - Take 1 - Session Outtake (3:50)
  12. Weary Anger (aka You Nearly Did Me In) - Session Outtake (5:42)
  13. Apathy - Session Outtake (4:39)
  14. (God) Advice to a Friend - Session Outtake (5:31)

Credits

  • Dominic Cortese - accordion
  • David Sanborn - alto saxophone
  • Russell Fastnacht - artwork
  • Arnie Lawrence - clarinet
  • Don Alias - congas
  • Philip Hays - cover
  • Aynsley Dunbar - drums
  • Jaco Pastorius - electric bass, bass, guitar

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