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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By M. HAM
Format:Audio CD
Along with their first release, Howlin' wind, this represents the very best that Parker and the Rumour ever delivered in album form. It is noticeably less raw than the earlier effort, yet still manages to capture the energy that made their UK gigs in the late 70's truly memorable.
Parker's songwriting is excellent, and reaches its pinnacle on Heat treatment. The album is devoid of any filler material and produces memorable material from opening title track, all the way through to the anthemic finale on Fools gold.
Parkers voice cuts like a switchblade on every song. I defy you to listen to this only once.
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By Keith M
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Format:Audio CD
One of the UK's outstanding songwriters, much underrated and missed, I concur with the other 5* reviews here. Graham Parker and the Rumour were one of the tightest bands around, touring in the late 70s with Southside Johnny and Asbury Jukes (with whom they had a number of similarities) and providing the best double bill I ever saw. The ultimate statement of praise is demonstrated by the fact that the guitarist Brinsley Schwarz left his own-named band (along with keyboard player Bob Andrews) to join Parker in the Rumour! Martin Belmont, the guitarist who joined the Rumour from Ducks Deluxe, once said something to the effect that GP wrote songs that sounded like they had to have been written before i.e. they were such classics.
I consider this album to be the pinnacle of GP's writing (above other classics Howling Wind, Squeezing Out Sparks and the later Human Soul), with standout tracks being That's What They All Say, Black Honey (a true soul classic) and Fools Gold, but there is not a duff song here. GP was initially compared to Van Morrison and Elvis Costello, but I don't believe either produced an album of this quality.
I consider this album to be the pinnacle of GP's writing (above other classics Howling Wind, Squeezing Out Sparks and the later Human Soul), with standout tracks being That's What They All Say, Black Honey (a true soul classic) and Fools Gold, but there is not a duff song here. GP was initially compared to Van Morrison and Elvis Costello, but I don't believe either produced an album of this quality.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Baldman
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Coming like a breath of fresh air in the midst of snot nosed punk rock - GP and the rumour combined old style storytelling with a 3 minute pop song. Each song stands up very well on its own to the test of time. This record is danceable and very playable. It has Nick Lowe's ghost embedded in the grooves. Rock god producer mutt lange dusted his magic over every track without taking away any of the power of the songs. Anyone who is old enough to remember listening to John Peel under the covers of a night will have heard some of these songs played on heavy rotation. It was good then,it's better now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another vinyl to cd purchase
Have had it on vinyl since its release(no longer have a gramophone to play it on) saw the documentary on BBC4 the other evening,just had to buy it again...........timeless
Published 21 days ago by sull1van
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Great Parker
Although, according to Graham Parker, he dislikes this album I think that it's the best thing he's ever done. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heat Treatment
Very reasonable price. Delivered promptly. Just wanted to have an old fave in my collection and at the price of a pint...why not???
Published 10 months ago by Smileypete
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
agree with the guys. A great lp I came back to in later life. I'm 53 now and it sends shivers still.Buy and enjoy.
Published 20 months ago by John McGuire
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Sweet Treatment
Soulful almost Motown in feel at times, swinging brass, steady pub rock beats, rasping and expressive voice reminiscent of Dylan/Van Morrisson... and fun. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2010 by Abstract
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best albums of the 1970's
GP and the Rumour were Britain's answer to Southside Johnny and the Jukes and I'm a big fan of both. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by Mr. Philip Baird
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