Fingers Crossed
by Ian Hunter
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. oldude57
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    The quality of this long-awaited release does not disappoint. The sound is solid throughout, the quality of the musicians in Rant Band and the appearance of Andy York, just make it a joy to listen.The subject of the songs a wide and varied, as you would expect from a song writer of his experience. The haunting "Morpheus" captures the thoughts of our dreams, whilst "Dandy" relives theThe quality of this long-awaited release does not disappoint. The sound is solid throughout, the quality of the musicians in Rant Band and the appearance of Andy York, just make it a joy to listen.The subject of the songs a wide and varied, as you would expect from a song writer of his experience. The haunting "Morpheus" captures the thoughts of our dreams, whilst "Dandy" relives the impact of the late Dave Bowie on the lives of those who experienced the dull early 70s. The line "The world was black and white, you showed us how to live inside a rainbow" really nails the impact. Ian Hunter's fame came through a break from Bowie, but Oh, what a legacy he has built for himself. There is no playing it safe, no crooners ballads, just new fresh quality music. Get it, play it loud or play it soft, enjoy it.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2016
    70
    Hunter works within his limits, rocking just hard enough to seem vital and, best of all, his songs remain a thing of wonder: careful and clever, the work of a singer/songwriter who values idiosyncrasy over eccentricity.
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  2. Uncut
    Sep 23, 2016
    70
    "Dandy," a fond-but-smart homage to Bowie that channels the spirit of "All The Young Dudes" with unashamed nostalgia. It's the standout track on his first album of new songs in six years--but there's plenty else here that's worth hearing, too. [Nov 2016, p.31]
  3. Record Collector
    Sep 13, 2016
    80
    Though You Can’t Live In The Past beautifully sums up his attitude and ethos, Fingers Crossed will be a worthy cherry to top the colossal, career-encompassing Stranded In Reality set when it lands soon.
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