Orion the Hunter

Between this one and Barry Goudreau, I can't choose a favorite Boston spin-off. RTZ is good, but this and the aforementioned are better. Barry Goudreau has a sound more like Boston and this one is more original and fun. This one has Brad Delp in the backseat vocally; he is just a backing singer. Fran Cosmo is the lead singer in this one. The Music: This has an 80's rock sound. It's awesome! 1. All Those Years- This starts off the album with a mid tempo rocker. It has a nice synthesizer part on top of the melody and everything else. I really enjoy this song. 2. So You Ran- This is the only single from the album...and it's not even the best song! It's good, but we haven't even hit the good stuff yet :) It follows All Those Years example of a mid tempo rocker with a strong melody. This one isn't as heavy on synths, but the guitar melody in the background makes up for it. 3. Dreamin'- A slow, heavier song. I find this one to be more worthy to be a single. This one has a very unique sound and I absolutely love the chorus and the entire song. Fran's passion on this song make it great alone, but the atmosphere set by the music gives it even more personality as far as songs go. 4. Dark and Stormy- A nice ballad that probably should've been all over the radio back then, but it wasn't to be. It's a great ballad, but I guess I can kinda see why it wasn't on the radio. It's a great song, though, that much I'm sure of. 5. Stand Up- This is a nice rocker but it falls just a bit short. It's good and fun to listen to, but I wouldn't listen to it all the time like Dreamin' or Joanne. It is a nice uptempo song and I'd say it has a good chance of growing on me. 6. Fast Talk- Another up tempo rocker and very catchy! I love this one! It's a fun little tune and very good. 80's music is awesome, even if it wasn't famous 80's music! 7. Too Much In Love- Catchy: yes, Fun to listen to: yes, Slightly different: yes. This song isn't completely out of place but it has a different vibe than the others in my opinion. It is a catchy song, but I'm not into it like the other songs. 8. Joanne- This is a GREAT ballad. This is what ballads should sound like. Very inspired, very meaningful, and musically beautiful! I love this ballad almost as much as Journey's Faithfully (yes it ranks that high!). This isn't your average ballad. It's great! 9.I Call It Love- A fun little tune to end this awesome album! I like this song and it ends with a bang! great song! Verdict: If you like Boston, Journey, Survivor, or just 80's rock, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting this album! You will not be sorry at all! This is what the 80's was all about, although, I don't know why this album wasn't bigger. It really makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Despite being a Boston fan from the beginning...I've only discovered the "spin off" bands like RTZ...and Orion The Hunter within the past 3 years....and all I can say is how did I miss them....especially "Orion The Hunter" ? Barry Goudreau...the underated former Boston guitarist formed "Orion The Hunter" in between his very good self titled solo album and RTZ...and I've got to say this is a fine piece of work ! It's great "80's" rock...ALOT like Starship and Journey in many ways...but with more sophistication and a more progressive sound...and hearing it for the first time today...it just blew me away ! Why didn't this band make it ? The whole thing is great...but the standout cuts are "Dreamin" and "Dark And Stormy" . Brad Delp of Boston provides writing and backing vocals to this great CD. If you enjoy Boston...the "spin off" work...and above average 80's rock...add " Orion The Hunter" to your shopping cart now !

As a fan of the band Boston, this is a must have as two of the original Boston band are on this album. Overall, the album is good, but not stellar.

Almost like finding a lost Boston album!

If you like the Boston sound, check this out.

Fantastic guitar work by Barry. This band should have been a household name. Blame it on poor promotion by the label. Buy it now.

This is one of a rare occurance in the music industry. The crcumstances that created this band, also caused it to be disbanded (sorry only word I could think of). If you are a fan of the group Boston, this is for you. Barry Goudreau's guitar work really shnes and with the singer Fran Cosmo, and Brad Delp who helped wrote and does some back up vocals. it almost is a duplicate of Boston, (ironic, because Fran Cosmo would replace Brad Delp as the lead singer of BOSTON). Enjoy!!!

This album is a straightforward 80's rock album ala "Journey" or "Def Leppard". It could be any of the bands you heard on FM radio during the 80's. It is not a "Boston" album and has nothing in common with the guitar work, production, or soaring vocals or harmonies from that group, really. There's a familiarity with some of the musicians, of course, however this is a wholly different sound than "Boston"

My best friend in High School had this album and thought highly of it. Being a big Boston fan, I decided to buy it after reading the reviews. Wow, really great old style rock! Definitely have to get Barry Gaudreau's album under his name. Fran Cosmo has some great pipes. Sometimes a little pop based but lots of edge and some kickin' guitar/s. Worth every penny I spent.

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Avevo sempre solo letto di questa storica band Aor che a meta' anni '80 aveva realizzato un vero manifesto di i tech aor alla I Ten e Cannata; Orion The Hunter è davvero un disco spaziale graziato da un sound che oggi anno domini 2014 risulta fresco e vincente. Da riscoprire!

Classic rock from the 1980’s

ボストン「ライフ、ラヴ&ホープ」レビューの評価が良いのが不思議です。 自分はサンプルを聴いただけで購入する気はしませんでした。 良質なボストンの新譜を期待していただけにガッカリです。 そんな時、今更ながら「オリオン・ザ・ハンター」を入手。 こちらの方がボストンの新譜より良いと思いました。