John Hiatt

UK first press 1988. Record and sleeve EX.
One of Hiatt’s big ones. Late 80s roots-rock with that loose, barroom swagger, full of sharp storytelling and choruses that sound like they were built to be belted out in the car. It’s rough around the edges in the best way, like a well-worn leather jacket. Proof he could write hits for himself as well as everyone else. FFO: Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Steve Earle, Bob Seger, Ry Cooder