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JOHN HIATT - MASTER OF DISASTER (HYBRID SACD5.1)

JOHN HIATT/MASTER OF DISASTER (HYBRID SACD5.1)

Master of Disaster, John Hiatt’s brilliant new CD, simultaneously celebrates and updates rock ‘n’ roll in a manner that won’t be particularly surprising to any child of the ‘50s. Hiatt journeyed to Memphis for this recording, joining forces with the venerable producer and impresario Jim Dickinson and his sons Cody and Luther, who comprise two thirds of the radical roots-blues/rockers the North Mississippi Allstars. Veteran Muscle Shoals session man extraordinaire David Hood handles the bass. Of course, those of us who grew up understanding there was no difference (that mattered) in the music of Elvis, Ray Charles, Slim Harpo and Johnny Cash knew immediately upon hearing John Hiatt’s first numbers 31 years ago that he was a kindred spirit. That’s not to say only the rock and roll generation can appreciate Hiatt’s cleverness, idiomatic versatility, distinctive gruff and endearing voice, or slashing guitar skills. But when everyone from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson to Buddy Guy, Flaco Jimenez and Ry Cooder have covered his tunes, it’s quite clear that those who appreciate great songwriting and savor a keen wit, narrative flair and refusal to pen a sloppy or sappy line, eagerly embrace John Hiatt’s tunes.

   1.    Master Of Disaster 
   2.    Howlin' Down The Cumberland 
   3.    Thunderbird 
   4.    Wintertime Blues 
   5.    When My Love Crosses Over 
   6.    Love's Not Where We Thought We Left It 
   7.    Ain't Ever Goin' Back 
   8.    Cold River 
   9.    Find You At Last 
  10.    Old School 
  11.    Back On The Corner