Human Frailty

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Human Frailty album cover
Album Information
  • Artist: Hunters & Collectors (See All Albums by Hunters & Collectors)

  • Date Released: Mar 3, 2009

  • Genre: Alternative/Punk, Style: Rock, Alternative, Commercial Alternative, Indie Rock

  • Label: IRS CATALOG

  • Copyright: (P) 1986 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by IRS Catalog,

Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 41:23

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Fabulous

Kurzbein

One of my favorite records of the 80's. Sinewy rock and roll nicely adorned with a brass section and set in Mark Seymour's raw, pointed lyrics. This must have been a great band to see live. This record contains a tune that continues to be covered by other artists: Throw Your Arms Around Me. Personally, I like the "Human Frailty" version best, but the covers help illustrate how fabulous the tune is. Recommended.

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Human Frailty is the sound of a band running on all cylinders. Though Hunters & Collectors had trouble melding their influences (funk, tribal rhythms, melodic hooks) into a cohesive sound in the past, on this 1986 album the band finally discovered their true strength; a balance of bass and drum-driven grooves set below punchy horns and counterpoint melody lines. “Is There Anybody in There?” is a particular standout with its unrelenting rhythm section. The band uses their three-piece horn section to great effectiveness on “Everything’s on Fire” and the loping, lazy swing of “Relief.” Human Frailty is anything but and remains a great album to begin an association with the band’s music. – Steve Kurutz

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