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- Artist(s): Ian McLagan, Conrad Choucroun, Jon Notarthomas, Jud Newcomb
- Summary: This is the first solo release in five years from the former Small Faces keyboardist.
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- Record Label: Yep Roc
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Album Rock, Rock & Roll, Bar Band
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Jul 29, 2014With its durable theme and shambling demeanor, United States makes a different kind of sense with each successive spin. It's adult rock music in the best sense of the oxymoron.
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Jul 29, 2014McLagan's easy but powerful groove makes United States another satisfying episode in the life and career of a true rock & roll believer.
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Jul 29, 2014As befits his sideman status, McLagan is neither a particularly riveting vocalist nor songwriter--some of his lyrics are rudimentary bordering on simplistic--but he makes the most of his limitations by sheer heartfelt resolve.
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Jul 29, 2014All in all, United States demonstrates McLagan’s allegiance to a pure pop mantra.
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Jul 29, 2014McLagan has a pleasantly conversational voice. He’s a tasteful keyboard player. While he may not rock out, there’s a nice sashaying quality to the music.