The Open Road

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Looking at life through the rearview mirror was the inspiration for John Hiatt’s brand new album,
The Open Road. A classic Hiatt record, the rockin’ songs sizzle with the heat from two-lane blacktop on a
summer’s day. Hiatt and his touring band (Kenny Blevins on drums, Patrick O’Hearn on bass and Doug Lancio
on guitars) recorded a set that gives “Garage Rock” a new meaning. “All the other years, my songs are about
coming home,” Hiatt says. But within these 11 new songs, including Haulin’ and the title track, The Open Road
home is never the destination.

Release Date: 3/2/10
Label: New West
Configuration(s): digipak, digital, ltd edition box, vinyl

The Open Road
Haulin’
Go Down Swingin’
Like A Freight Train
My Baby
Homeland
Wonder of Love
What Kind Of Man
Movin’ On
Fireball Roberts
Carry You Back Home

Produced by John Hiatt

Recorded June – August 2009 by Mr. Bonvinni Curacao at Highway 61 Recording,
Tanning And Barbecue
Mixed by Mr. Curacao with assistance from Arthur “Midget” Sloatman
Mastered by Doug Sax & Robert Hadley - The Mastering Lab – Ojai, CA

 
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Sept 18, 2008
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