More George Thorogood and the Destroyers
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| Released | October 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Studio | Blue Jay Recording Studio, Carlisle, Massachusetts | |||
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| Length | 33:40 | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
| Producer | John Nagy | |||
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More George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the fourth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers, released in 1980. An alternate name for the album is I'm Wanted.[1] The album eventually sold more than 600,000 copies, making it one of the Destroyer`s best selling albums.
Reception
[edit]More George Thorogood and the Destroyers received generally positive reviews from critics. AllMusic`s Ron Wynn said "While this wasn't quite as memorable as his earlier dates, George Thorogood still had the hunger that fueled his breakout sessions."[1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    link |
| Billboard | (unrated)[2] |
Track listing
[edit]Original Release
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I'm Wanted" | Willie Dixon | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Kids from Philly" | George Thorogood | 2:30 |
| 3. | "One Way Ticket" | John Lee Hooker | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Bottom of the Sea" | McKinley Morganfield | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Night Time" | Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer | 3:03 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tip on In" | James Moore | 3:01 |
| 2. | "Goodbye Baby" | Elmore James | 4:18 |
| 3. | "House of Blue Lights" | Don Raye, Freddie Slack | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Just Can't Make It" | Hound Dog Taylor | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Restless" | Carl Perkins | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 33:40 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
[edit]- George Thorogood – vocals, guitar
- Billy Blough – bass guitar
- Jeff Simon – drums
- Hank Carter – saxophone
Technical
[edit]- John Nagy – producer, engineer
- Paul Mufson – assistant engineer
- Dave Crawford – mastering
- Susan Marsh – design
- David Gahr – photography (front cover)
- Rainer Schutz – photography (back cover - color)
- David Wilds – photography (back cover - b/w)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 97 |
| United States (Billboard 200) | 63 |
Certifications and sales
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 20,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[4] | Gold | 7,500^ |
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'I'm Wanted' - George Thorogood and the Destroyers". AllMusic.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Review: George Thorogood and the Destroyers – More" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 85, no. 44. 1 November 1980. p. 88. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 30 May 2020 – via American Radio History.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 309. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ a b c d "EMI Pact Gives Thorogood "Best Of Both Worlds"" (PDF). Cash Box. June 19, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved December 5, 2021 – via World Radio History.
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