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Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

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Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994)
EAC Rip | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & iPod M4A(Tracks) & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Brit Pop | ~ 717 or 723 or 287 Mb | Scans Included
2CD | 2013 | Cherry Red Records, CDBRED 552

Icicle Works fans, be forewarned: Ian McNabb's solo album, Head Like a Rock, barely resembles the anthemic new wave pop of his former band. Indie purists may scoff, but Head Like a Rock is a heartfelt, invigorating rock album. Collaborating with members of Neil Young's Crazy Horse, McNabb sounds rejuvenated. On "Fire Inside My Soul," McNabb cuts loose both musically and emotionally. While his passionate, robust vocals ride atop screeching guitars, McNabb sings autobiographical lyrics about leaving the past behind, including the death of his father. Clocking in at over eight minutes, the song sets the tone for the LP; it is uplifting, energetic music. The ferocious rhythm section of Crazy Horse blends smoothly with McNabb's deep, booming voice. The crunchy guitar riffs in "Fire Inside My Soul" and "You Must Be Prepared to Dream" may turn off Icicle Works devotees, however, the hooks are sharp enough to slice away any hesitancy. McNabb and his cohorts slow the tempo on "Child Inside a Father" and "Still Got the Fever," but the feelings of restlessness still linger. On Head Like a Rock, McNabb takes inventory of his life and discovers that, despite a few setbacks, everything is fine. It's a realization that bursts like firecrackers.

by Michael Sutton
Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

Ian McNabb Biography

Singer/guitarist Ian McNabb cannot erase the memory of "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" from the minds of music listeners. Released in 1984, "Birds Fly" was McNabb's highest-charting single with the Icicle Works in America. In fact, with the exception of minimal alternative radio airplay for "Understanding Jane" and "Evangeline," it provided the Icicle Works' only U.S. exposure, tagging the band with a misleading one-hit wonder label.
McNabb formed the Icicle Works in 1980 with Chris Layhe (bass) and Chris Sharrock (drums), releasing their eponymous debut LP in 1984. Gifted with a deep, rich voice, McNabb sang personal songs on the Icicle Works' first album, like "Out of Season" and "In the Cauldron of Love," that rivaled the emotional wallop of "Birds Fly." McNabb recorded four more albums with the Icicle Works before starting a solo career. In 1995, McNabb's solo album Head Like a Rock was lauded by critics. Stripping away the Icicle Works' new wave quirks, McNabb employed members ofNeil Young's Crazy Horse to rip through a series of raw, guitar-heavy rock reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen. Loud and bluesy, Head Like a Rock finally established McNabb as a serious artist among critics. However, mainstream acceptance outside of "Birds Fly" still eluded him.

by Michael Sutton
Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994):

Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

Tracklist CD1:

01. Fire Inside My Soul 08:37
02. You Must Be Prepared To Dream 06:59
03. Child Inside A Father 09:03
04. Still Got The Fever 07:30
05. Potency 04:38
06. To Into The Light 04:08
07. As A Life Goes By 04:44
08. Sad Strange Solitary Catholic Mystic 04:47
09. The Time Is Forever 07:36
10. May You Always 08:50

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Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

Tracklist CD2:

01. That's Why The Darkness Exists 03:25
02. Sometimes I Think About You 04:23
03. Woo Yer 03:24
04. Love Is A Wonderful Colour 04:20
05. When It All Comes Down 04:30
06. Time You Were In Love 04:27
07. Go Into The Light (Celestial Dub Mix) 07:24
08. Rock 03:04
09. I Stood Before St. Peter 03:47

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Ian McNabb / Head Like A Rock cd2

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Ian McNabb - Head Like A Rock (1994) [2013, Cherry Red, CDBRED 552]

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