Hunter - Dreams Of Ordinary Men (1986) (US Edition 1987)

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Hunter - Dreams Of Ordinary Men (1986) (US Edition 1987)

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Hunter - Dreams Of Ordinary Men (1986) (US Edition 1987)

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Year : 1986 (US Edition 1987)
Style : Melodic Rock , Pop Rock , AOR
Country : New Zealand , Australia
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Videos
Size : 131 mb


Bio:

Hunter alias Dragon is a New Zealand rock band which was formed in January 1972 and relocated later to Sydney in May 1975.The band was originally and briefly fronted by singer Graeme Collins, but rose to fame with singer Marc Hunter and is currently led by his brother, bass player and vocalist Todd Hunter.The group performed, and released material, under the name Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987.Keyboard player Paul Hewson wrote or co-wrote most of the group's 1970s hits: "April Sun in Cuba" peaked at No. 2 on the 1977 Australian singles chart;"Are You Old Enough?" reached No. 1 in 1978 and "Still in Love with You" reached No. 15 also in 1978.Later hits, from when the band re-grouped in the 1980s, were written by other band members, often working with outside associates: The Hunter brothers, with Todd's partner, Johanna Pigott, wrote "Rain", a No. 2 hit in 1983, while other, more minor hits were written by the Hunters and/or Alan Mansfield, frequently in collaboration with any combination of Pigott, Mansfield's partner Sharon O'Neill, Marc Hunter's partner Wendy Hunter, or producers Todd Rundgren and David Hirschfelder.The name "Dragon" came from a consultation of I Ching cards by founder vocalist Graeme Collins.Dragon has endured tragedy, adversity and notoriety, and three band members have died from drug-related causes. Problems began soon after the band's arrival in Sydney in late 1975, when all of their equipment was stolen. Several months later, in 1976, drummer Neil Storey died of a heroin overdose.The following decade, in 1985, Paul Hewson died from a drug overdose.Marc Hunter died from smoking-related throat cancer in 1998.Several members of the group including Hewson and Marc Hunter were heavy heroin users during the band's heyday and the Stewart Royal Commission (1980–1983) which investigated the Mr. Asia drug syndicateobtained evidence that Dragon members were clients.Two members were involved in a serious car crash in 1977, when Paul Hewson's neck was in a brace as well as having a broken arm and Robert Taylor needed plastic surgery, and Hewson also suffered from debilitating scoliosis and arthritis, the pain of which reportedly contributed to his heroin use. The band also undertook a famously disastrous 1978 tour of the US, supporting Johnny Winter, which ended when Marc Hunter abused a Texan audience as "faggots" and the band were pelted off stage, while Winter's band were said to have taken bets about how long it would be before Hunter was shot.On 1 July 2008, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) recognised Dragon's iconic status when they were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Marc Hunter (born 7 September 1953, Taumarunui, New Zealand – died 17 July 1998, Berry, New South Wales, Australia of throat cancer) was a New Zealand rock and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He was the lead vocalist of Dragon (5) (1973–3/1979, 8/1982–1989, 1995–11/1997), a band formed by his older brother, Todd Hunter, in Auckland in 1972. He also had a solo career and was a member of The Party Boys in 1985.Marc Hunter (born Marc Alexander Hunter Taumarunui, New Zealand, 7 September 1953 - died Sydney, Australia, 17 July 1998) was a rock and pop singer best known as the lead vocalist with Dragon, a band formed by his older brother Todd in Auckland, New Zealand in 1973. Marc joined in 1974 and Dragon recorded two albums of progressive rock for Vertigo Records. The band moved to Sydney in 1975. After suffering the heroin-related death of drummer Neil Storey, Dragon became a pop-rock act and went on to become one of Australia's biggest-selling bands, scoring a number of hit singles and successful albums, most notably 1978's O Zambezi. In the meantime, Hunter developed a serious heroin addiction. Recklessly outspoken and volatile on-stage, during the band's 1978 US tour supporting Johnny Winter he called the audience "faggots" at a show in Texas. The following year, he was fired from the band.Hunter bounced back immediately with his 1979 solo album Fiji Bitter spawning the hit single "Island Nights". Two years later the album Big City Talk and single of the same name were also hits and in 1982 Dragon reformed for a tour, deciding to stay together when the single "Rain" became a hit. The 1984 album Body and the Beat was a massive hit across Australia and New Zealand and the title track of Hunter's solo album Communication (1985) was also a moderate hit. During a break between Dragon tours, Hunter joined The Party Boys for a sold-out national tour, recording the album You Need Professional Help.Dragon split-up once again in 1988 but the break was short-lived and the band was touring again by mid-1989. Hunter and the band continued a mid-level career throughout the '90s with something of an AOR sound but the singer's years of hard living caught up with him and he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1997 and could no longer perform or tour.Friends immediately rallied round him and Renee Geyer organised a benefit concert to raise money for his treatment and provide for his children. The concert, "Night Of The Hunter," was held in February 1998 at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda. It featured leading artists performing classic Dragon songs: "Are You Old Enough" by Tex Perkins and friends, Chris Wilson singing "O Zambezi", Paul Kelly and Renee Geyer singing a duet of "I'm Still In Love With You", Snout performing "Rain" and Men At Work’s Colin Hay performing a new song he wrote in Marc's honor. The finale, "April Sun In Cuba" was performed by John Farnham and his band, with Todd on bass. The house erupted when Renee Geyer led Marc onstage and he joined in his signature tune for what proved to be his very last stage appearance.Another benefit was staged soon after in Sydney, and the 'Good Vibrations' concert proved to be an even more memorable event. The performers included Glenn Shorrock, James Reyne, Ross Wilson, Todd Hunter, Alan Mansfield, Robert Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel, and a host of other Oz music legends – Men At Work regrouped for the first time in a decade to perform, and the remaining members of INXS performed live for the first time since the tragic death of their lead singer Michael Hutchence; Peter Garrett and Jimmy Barnes duetted on "Dreams of Ordinary Men" and "Speak No Evil". Sadly, Marc could not attend – he was in Korea undergoing alternative therapy to prepare for a major throat operation, but he sent a letter that was read to the crowd. The concert was taped and a 2CD set was rush-released.For the last few months of his life, Hunter underwent various forms of treatment including several alternative medicine remedies but none were successful and he died in Kiama on July 17, 1998.

Album:

Dreams of Ordinary Men is the eighth studio album recorded by Australian-New Zealand rock band Dragon.The album was released in August 1986 and peaked at number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report and was certified platinum in November 1986.Amazing AOR / Melodic Rock album.I don't care about the weak songs, because the good ones are really, really good.Opener and title track "Dreams Of Ordinary Men" is one of these, driven by a pumping bass line, catchy guitars - at charge of talented Tommy Emmanuel, and truly great vocals by Marc Hunter, with the characteristic tone that made him famous. At places, on this track Hunter evoke Scottish masters Strangeways."Speak No Evil" has that 'movie soundtrack' feel so '80s, with heavily processed drums and synth stabs. I love this one. "Nothing To Lose" is a fine poppy ballad, as it is the acoustically filled "Smoke".Another favorite is the TOTO-ish gem "Western Girls", plenty of terrific melodies, an increscendo pre-chorus and a bright, wonderful main chorus. It's a very first half of the '80s AOR tune, and a very good one indeed.As you see, the first 4 tracks in a row, plus some in the middle are a true enjoyment for classic AOR fans, and these alone worth the disc.The rest (mostly the second half of the CD) are pretty weak pop songs in my opinion, but there's 'something' on "Temptation" choruses, and the cold yet good riffs of "Midnight Sun"."Dreams Of Ordinary Men" as 'Hunter' appeared one year later (1987) and was released in Europe / USA with different cover artwork each.

Line-Up:

Vocals – Marc Hunter (Ex-Dragon)
Guitars – Tommy Emmanuel
Bass, Vocals – Todd Hunter
Drums – Doane Perry
Keyboards, Producer – Alan Mansfield
Guitar, Backing Vocals, Producer – Todd Rundgren

Tracklist:

01. Dreams Of Ordinary Men
02. Speak No Evil
03. Nothing To Lose
04. Western Girls
05. Rain
06. Temptation
07. Midnight Sun
08. Intensive Care
09. Forever And Ever
10. Smoke
11. Start It Up (Bonus Track)
12. When I'm Gone (Bonus Track)
13. Love Don't Stop (Bonus Track)

+ Video "Dreams Of Ordinary Men" (Official Video)
+ Video "Western Girls" (Official Video)


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