Warming Up to the Ice Age

warming up to the ice age

Track Listings
1. Usual
2. Crush
3. When We Ran
4. She Said the Same Things to Me
5. Living a Little, Laughing a Little
6. Zero House
7. Warming Up to the Ice Age
8. I'm a Real Man
9. Number One Honest Game
10. I Got a Gun

Warming Up to the Ice Age,John Hiatt,Geffen Records,Americana,Heartland Rock,Rock,Rock & Roll,Singer/Songwriter

Warming Up to the Ice Age
Warming Up to the Ice Age
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • CRUSHED BY THE CRUSH
  • You put the crush on me
  • Hiatt Rocks Like a Real Man
  • Sharp as a knife
  • Once again: John Hiatt is GOD!!!!
 Warming Up to the Ice Age
John Hiatt
Manufacturer: Geffen Gold Line Sp.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000OXT
Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

  1. The Usual
  2. The Crush
  3. When We Ran
  4. She Said The Same Things To Me
  5. Living A Little, Laughing A Little
  6. Zero House
  7. Warming Up To The Ice Age
  8. I'm A Real Man
  9. Number One Honest Game
  10. I Got A Gun

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars CRUSHED BY THE CRUSH.......2005-01-26

I heard a raggedy recording of John Hiatt and Ry Cooder doing "The Crush" live on Hiatt's 1983(?) World Tour...and it knocks the socks off the recorded version here...it's a clean shot, no invasive production frills, and on top of accompanying Hiatt on vocals, Ry Cooder plays a smokin' skyrocket slide, like something Earl Hooker might do but blown out LIVE. And it's an extraordinary sound that perfectly complements Hiatt's own riveting swamp gas guitar. WHEN will the record company WISE UP and RELEASE THE TAPES from this tour? Inquiring minds want to know cause...they're DYNAMITE.

3 out of 5 stars You put the crush on me.......2004-09-05

Of the three albums Hiatt recorded for Geffen, this is the least interesting. The main culprit is Nashville producer Norbert Putnam, who used the kind of synth arrangements that carbon dated all the albums in the 80's that used them in an attempt to sound of the day. The highlights remain, as usual, the terrific songwriting. "The Usual" was covered by Bob Dylan, and "When We Ran" by Linda Ronstadt. Two other great compositions are here, the humorous "She Said The Same Things To Me" and the classic "The Crush." The "American Elvis Costello" tag finally comes with a payoff, as EC joins Hiatt on a soulful cover of the Spinners' "Living A Little, Laughing A Little." The overproduction here has often made me long for rerecorded versions of a few of the songs (I'd love to hear the title track or "I Got a Gun" stripped down). But as far as Hiatt albums go, "Warming Up To The Ice Age" is even less characteristic of the artist than the oft-slagged "All Of A Sudden."

4 out of 5 stars Hiatt Rocks Like a Real Man.......2000-05-23

John Hiatt wasn't well-known outside of select music industry circles at the time of this recording (1983?). Although a well-respected writer with at least 3 previous albums to his credit, Hiatt may still have been better known for his stint in Ry Cooder's band (& you've got to be a pretty dang good guitar player to get a paycheck from Ry). This album was probably an attempt by Geffen Records to get John into the mainstream with slick, punchy production emphasizing Hiatt's elastic vocals and considerable guitar skills. But the songs are what grabs you here. "The Usual" is an edgy driving twist off a mellow-down-easy groove. "She Said the Same Things to Me" was destined to be an unknown classic for Johnny Adams. "Living A Little" is a stirring duet with Elvis Costello. "I've Got a Gun" should be an anthem for abused women, but there's a little too much malevolence to vengence to make it to prime time. "Burning Down the Zero House" and "Warming Up to the Ice Age" may sound a little too early 80's for some folks, but Hiatt's passion and playing carry way too much weight to be lost in production values. This is a great, full-out rocking record by a top shelf songwriter who can also sing & play "Like a Real Man".

3 out of 5 stars Sharp as a knife.......1999-06-16

There's a kind of polished metal feel to this one which comes from the playing and production. It's a bit too clean and sharp for me, not at all like Slow Turning for instance. Solid songs, great vocals... but still it just misses the mark and is overshadowed by the great Hiatt albums starting with Riding With the King. A good one to test how loud your hi-fi will go!

5 out of 5 stars Once again: John Hiatt is GOD!!!!.......1998-08-25

My mom, dad, and brother had the pleasure of having dinner with John Hiatt, many years ago. When I was much younger, I went to one of his concerts, and i still remember it clearly. This man is perhaps the only artist that my family will all listen to without bickering over. He has a style all of his own, this album at this price is a steal, so is riding with the king, stolen moments, slow turning, any john hiatt cd that you don't have but find: BUY IT! I urge you to, and believe me, you won't regret it!
Warming up to the Ice Age
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    		Warming up to the Ice Age
    John Hiatt
    Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000C24MY
    Release Date: 2003-10-06

    Tracks:

    1. Usual
    2. Crush
    3. When We Ran
    4. She Said the Same Things to Me
    5. Living a Little, Laughing a Little
    6. Zero House
    7. Warming Up to the Ice Age
    8. I'm a Real Man
    9. Number One Honest Game
    10. I Got a Gun

    Album Details

    Remastered Reissue of his 1985 Release on the Geffen Label. This Disc Will Interest Not Only Fans of Hiatt but also Fans of Ry Cooder, Jj Cale, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner. It features "the Usual" which Bob Dylan Covered on the Now Deleted 'hearts of Fire' Soundtrack. Guests Include the Legendary Bobby King and Elvis Costello. Includes Original Artwork with Extra Photos and Detailed Sleeve Notes.
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      		Warming Up to the Ice Age

      Manufacturer: Lemon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000091NJJ
      Release Date: 2003-11-04
      Warming Up to the Ice Age
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Warming Up to the Ice Age
        John Hiatt
        Manufacturer: Scde
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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