Bring the Family
John Hiatt
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Memphis in the Meantime | John Hiatt | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Alone in the Dark | John Hiatt | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Thing Called Love | John Hiatt | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Lipstick Sunset | John Hiatt | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Have a Little Faith in Me | John Hiatt | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Thank You Girl | John Hiatt | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Tip of My Tongue | John Hiatt | 5:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Your Dad Did | John Hiatt | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Stood Up | John Hiatt | 5:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Learning How to Love You | John Hiatt | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
iTunes Review
An album of rare honesty and bare-bones power, Bring the Family almost didn't happen. Between record deals, John Hiatt recorded these tracks as demos in a mere four days; the results were so good that they were released by A&M in 1987 to immediate critical acclaim. Part of the album's magic is the chemistry Hiatt's achieves with guitarist Ry Cooder, bassist Nick Lowe, and drummer Jim Keltner. But it's the confessional songwriting that cuts especially deep here. Hiatt deals with his alcoholism and troubled marriage without flinching in tracks like "Alone in the Dark" and "Learning How to Love You." "A Thing Called Love" and "Memphis in the Meantime" rock with abandon, while the ballad "Have a Little Faith in Me" soars with gospel grace. Bring the Family captures an artist wrestling with his demons and rediscovering his muse. The results are an unqualified triumph.
Recent Customer Reviews
"Little Village", anyone, anyone?
by nudge.winkiTunes neglected to mention that there's a whole other album with these same four guys, "Little Village." The band's name is also the title of the album. If you like this one, you'll love that one.
The Stars Were Aligned
by hulusThis is one of Hiatt's best, hand's down. Working with Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe & Jim Keltner likely had a lot to do with the stellar outcome, but it's Hiatt's songwriting that's truly superb.
This is one that gets better the more listens; more meaningful, more personal, more spiritual.
By the way, these guys got together about half a decade later to do it again! Check out Little Village's eponymous 1st album. If you've not heard it, you're in for a real treat.
Now all iTunes needs to do is make his other 5-star album, "Walk On," available. Keep on truckin' John. Thanks for the great songs.
Everyone should own
by Domer MBAGreat CD. BTW, the huge Hootie CD "Cracked Rear View" is a line from learning how to love you. Great bar bet trivia
Biography
Born: 1952 in Indianapolis, IN
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs by John Hiatt
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Have a Little Faith In Me | 20th Century Masters - Millennium Collection: The Best of John Hiatt | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Have a Little Faith in Me | John Hiatt: Greatest Hits - The A&M Years '87-'94 | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Have a Little Faith in Me | Bring the Family | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Feels Like Rain | John Hiatt: Greatest Hits - The A&M Years '87-'94 | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Have a Little Faith In Me | John Hiatt: Anthology | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.90
- Genres: Rock, Music, Rock & Roll, Singer/Songwriter, Country, Americana, Arena Rock, Alternative, College Rock
- Released: May 26, 1987
- ℗ 1987 A&M Records
