Tales of the Great Rum Runners
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| Tales of the Great Rum Runners | ||||
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| Released | 1974[1] | |||
| Studio | Rolling Thunder Studio[2] | |||
| Length | 40:47 | |||
| Label | Round Records | |||
| Producer | Mickey Hart | |||
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Tales of the Great Rum Runners is the debut solo album by the American musician and lyricist Robert Hunter, released in 1974 by Round Records.[3]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
AllMusic writer William Ruhlmann wrote in his review of the album that Hunter "demonstrated the musical and lyrical approach that had made his co-compositions with Jerry Garcia the best of the Dead's original material", noting that "Hunter's poetic language was redolent with a rustic Americana of roads, rivers, roses, and rain, and if his melodies lacked Garcia's grace and the backup lacked the Dead's cohesion, nevertheless this was identifiably music in the Dead vein", concluding that "Hunter demonstrated he was more than just a lyricist" on the album.[2] In a Billboard review, the writers wrote Hunter has "come up with a fine set of his own", noting that "he has come up with a set that should receive immediate and strong FM play".[4] Writing for Record World, the writers wrote Hunter "steps into the limelight with this flavorsome first release", noting that "That Train" and "Standing at Your Door" highlight the country-oriented set."[5] Cashbox wrote in their review that it was "one of the better we've heard so far this year," noting that it "Looks like another star's emerging"[6]
Four tracks on the album were included on the 1982 compilation album Promontory Rider: A Retrospective Collection.[7]
In 1993, Rykodisc rereleased the album on compact disc with no bonus tracks.[8]
On June 7, 2024, a 2CD reissue of the album was released by Rhino Entertainment.[9]