In terms of influence, American singer / songwriter John Hiatt has been just as important as (let's say) or . Only the songs are from Hiatt, in performances by the likes of , and , more famous than the man himself. A fact that this fifty-something has completely accepted and which he now fulfills by doing whatever he likes on his records. On The Open Road unrest resounds as it had not been heard
… on Hiatts, more relaxed and country-tinted albums for a while. Blues and rock 'n' roll, with a leading role for slide guitarist Doug Lancio, are the main ingredients. The songs, mostly driven by rolling shuffles, are performed pleasantly loosely, but sometimes also sloppily and unsteadily sung by Hiatt. As if he is in a hurry. Many songs are also themed on highway or train travel, on the run from an ex-lover or on the way to a new lover, but always in a hurry. (MR)more
