All of a Sudden | ||||
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Released | March 1982 | |||
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Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 42:13 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Producer | Tony Visconti | |||
John Hiatt chronology | ||||
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Singles from All of a Sudden | ||||
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | B− [2] |
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The New Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All of a Sudden is singer-songwriter John Hiatt's fifth album, released in March 1982. It was the first of three albums with Geffen Records. Hiatt toured in support of the album. [5]
After his previous album, Two Bit Monsters, failed to chart MCA Records dropped Hiatt. In 1981, he signed with Geffen Records. [5] [6] [7]
All of a Sudden was released by Geffen Records in March 1982. [5] [6] [8] It was produced by Tony Visconti, known for his work with David Bowie. [9] [10] The album peaked at number 203 on the Billboard Bubbling Under chart. [11]
All tracks are written by John Hiatt, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I Look for Love" | 3:34 |
2. | "This Secret Life" | 3:58 |
3. | "Overnight Story" | 3:30 |
4. | "Forever Yours" | 3:48 |
5. | "Some Fun Now" | 3:21 |
6. | "The Walking Dead" | 2:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Could Use an Angel" | 3:38 | |
2. | "Getting Excited" | 3:36 | |
3. | "Doll Hospital" | John Hiatt, Isabella Wood | 3:03 |
4. | "Something Happens" | 3:24 | |
5. | "Marianne" | 2:46 | |
6. | "My Edge of the Razor" | 4:21 | |
Total length: | 42:13 |