Hunters & Collectors
Ghost Nation
Atlantic
7 82096-2
(1989)
Rock/Pop
CD, 10
Tracks, 43:20
Length
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01 |
When the River Runs Dry |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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05:01 |
02 |
Blind Eye |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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04:29 |
03 |
Love All Over Again |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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03:55 |
04 |
Crime of Passion |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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05:22 |
05 |
You Stole My Thunder |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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03:27 |
06 |
Ghost Nation |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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04:11 |
07 |
The Way You Live |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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03:48 |
08 |
Gut Feeling |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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04:25 |
09 |
Lazy Summer Day |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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03:38 |
10 |
Running Water |
John Archer; Doug Falconer; Jack Howard; Robert Miles; Barry Palmer; Mark Seymour; Jeremy Smith; Michael Waters |
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05:04 |
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Packaging |
Jewel Case |
Spars |
DDD |
Sound |
Stereo |
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Bass |
John Archer |
Drums |
Doug Falconer |
Trumpet |
Jack Howard |
Sound Design |
Robert Miles |
Guitar |
Barry Palmer |
Guitar |
Mark Seymour |
French Horn |
Jeremy Smith |
Trombone |
Michael Waters |
Musician |
Hunters & Collectors |
Producer |
Clive Martin; Hunters & Collectors |
Engineer |
Clive Martin |
Mixed By |
Eric E.T. Thorngren |
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Index |
#
1579 |
Owner |
Dave |
Tags |
Indie Rock |
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As one of this Australian band's weakest attempts, Ghost Nation suffers greatly from bland lyrics and gray instrumental work through the entirety of the album. Although "When the River Runs Dry" was a minor hit, it can't save the other sullen tunes that make up this recording. Hunters & Collectors have the capacity to churn out great guitar-oriented songs with amiable choruses, as proven on Cut, but all that is left behind here. Mark Seymour's weary vocals keep songs like "Blind Eye" and "Ghost Nation" from releasing their potential as uplifting rock tunes. Hunters & Collectors' use of the French horn and trombones comes out flat, dragged down by milky guitar and goth-flavored melodies. There's a pessimistic aura that floats above this album, but that shouldn't mislead listeners. Usually this groups' music is energetic and lively, with blazing guitars and keyboards all afire. The cloudy cover is a fine indication that this album leans toward a drab sound, and it is surely not typical of their music. -- Mike DeGagne (allmusic.com)