Nov 29, 2017
"Before The Lights
Go Out" is long time Alice Cooper/Lou Reed Guitarist Steve Hunter's
latest solo album. The cover art and title make a statement about
his failing eyesight, but don't make the mistake of thinking this
is a quiet wave goodbye. As soon as you put on the first track, you
will know that this is more like a Blues Rock Declaration of
Independence! There are sexy grooves, luscious guitar tones and
melodies galore.
As with all Hunter's releases, there is some diversity and sound
imagery, not least of which is Tienes Mi Corazón where alongside
his nylon string improvisation comes the sound of his own heart.
And listen out for Joe Satriani adding his fire to the heat of
"Mojo Man."
Also joining Steve on a couple of tracks are two great Bass
players: Erik Scott can be heard on "Mojo Man," Erik is also an
Alice Cooper alumni. On "Under The Bodhi Tree" is Andy Stoller.
Steve and Andy toured together with Tracy Chapman during the
"Telling Stories" album period, most recently Andy has been touring
with Ann Wilson of Heart.
Says Steve, "This album was a real joy for me on many levels. A big
part of the inspiration and motivation that kept me going; was from
all the people out there who had faith in me and encouraged me
through the entire process with their donations and comments. It
was really a wonderful experience having you all be a part of it.
It's my deepest hope and desire that you all enjoy the music on
this album as much as I enjoyed making it. Thank you and God
bless!"
Steve
Hunter is his own man; he has been around the block with a
forty-five year career.
From his 1973 solos on Alice Cooper's "Billion Dollar Babies"
album, his legendary acoustic work on Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury
Hill," his "Intro" to Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane" and his searing
opening solos on Aerosmith's version of "Train Kept A Rolling" Most
recently he can be heard on Alice Cooper's 2017 album "Paranormal"
making this his ninth Cooper album appearance. The Deacon is not
done yet but his life is evolving! He has challenges playing live
now but his honed skill, tone, power and soul, is dished up on this
hot plate of guitar driven instrumental tastiness.
Tracks:
1. On The Edge Of Uncertainty
2. Mojo Man
3. Summer's Eve
4. Cinderblock
5. Softtail Deuce
6. Tienes Mi Corazón (You Have My Heart)
7. Ice Storm
8. Under The Bodhi Tree
9. The Other Side Of The Coin
10. Happy Trails (vocal Karen Hunter)
For more
information:
http://www.stevehunter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/steve.hunter.54
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-the-lights-go-out/id1283875407