Ian Hunter shows maturity beyond his years with his compromising voice and ability to convey stories through his lyrical play. He also shows a willingness to select talented musicians to adapt to his affable singer/songwriter style. There is the rebellious rocker ‘Pavlov’s Dog’ featuring the remaining members of Stone Temple Pilots- The Deleo Brothers on Guitar and Bass and drummer Eric Kretz, as well as the melodic songs ‘Guernica’ with Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliot and ‘Angel’ featuring the late Foo Fighter drummer Taylor Hawkins appearing on two tracks. 

And without forgetting the playful lead single ‘Bed of Roses’ with Ringo Starr and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty) providing listeners with an upbeat reminiscent throwback to Hunter’s Mott the Hoople days.

Overall, Ian Hunter produces ten tracks of True Defiance with solid rock songs full of catchy choruses, feel-good tunes, and a tale of a veteran with enough life than all those young dudes rocking the system these days.