607 Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever (1989)

 607 Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever (1989)

Studio album - Rock



About the Act:

Tom Petty was an American song-writer, singer, musician and actor. He had musical success in three modes: 1. as the frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 2. As part of the supergroup The Travelling Wilburys alongside Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and George Harrison. 3. As a solo artist.

First album: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)

Last Album before he died in 2017: 2 by Mudcrutch.

Total albums: about 25.

About the Album:

This was his first solo album. It was co-written and co-produced by Jeff Lynne of ELO fame. Musicians include most of the Heartbreakers and all of the Wilburys. 

My History with this Album:

None

Review:

There are three songs on this album I pre-knew: I Won't Back Down, Free Falling and Runnin' Down a Dream. They got radio play, and still do. In fact I would categorise this album's musical style as "radio-friendly rock". It's mid-paced, not too heavy, and kind of fits with my concept of Art Rock, except it's not so arty. It brings to mind Manfred Mann' Earth Band, and to some extent ELO. The fact that Jeff Lynne was involved explains the latter, and also the predominance of very quiet acoustic guitar, one of Jeff's favourite sounds it would seem. Musically, it's very safe, acceptable, but not hugely interesting.

The song-writing is similar, I'm afraid, it's OK, it's very radio-friendly, it says something, but not a great deal. Some of the tracks are a bit on the bland side, but the playing is fine. Tom's vocal delivery is somewhat reminiscent of Bob Dylan crossed with Elvis Costello. 

6.7/10


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5d71Imt5CIb7LpQwDMQ093

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzw8D_7QpH2x4ccn3WVndKXHB2t3u8Mfo

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon_Fever



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