Following the success of
Tattoos and Alibis,
Ricky Warwick returned to the studio armed with a boatload of new songs and inspiration. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that his patron saint is one of hair metal's finest crooners,
Def Leppard's Joe Elliott. Anyway, this 14-song offering is just what fans want and would expect from the man who learned to play guitar from listening to
Johnny Cash records: alt country twists with bits of renegade folk, and drinking songs thrown in for good measure. Contributions from Elliott,
Ian Hunter and
Vivian Campbell help give
Love Many, Trust Few a more polished sound than
Tattoos and Alibis, and at times
Warwick sounds like a younger, more rebellious version of
Steve Earle. It's not trailblazing music by any means, but in terms of personal growth, it's a major step in the right direction. ~ Rob Theakston