> We've discussed at length over the past week how the quality of recorded
> output seems to go down over time for artists who've been in it for the
> long haul, especially for those who had strong creative bursts in their
> youth, and how hard it is to keep up momentum over the course of
> decades. Well, while that may be true of most rockers on the Ben Gay
> side of fifty (McCartney, Costello, the Stones, Townshend, Brian Wilson,
> etc.), it's certainly not true of Ian Hunter.

Nor Graham Parker, who continues to be on a roll with DON'T TELL COLUMBUS. 
Though I think I like SHRUNKEN HEADS better...so far.

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