Orion the Hunter was a 1980s rock combo and offshoot of the popular band Boston. It featured former Boston members Barry Goudreau on guitars and Brad Delp on backing vocals, as well as future Boston lead vocalist Fran Cosmo.
In 1984, the world still waited for ringmaster Tom Scholz to finish Boston‘s third record. During “All Those Years,” Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau recorded a solo LP with other limbo members and hooked up with vocalist Fran Cosmo.
Choosing not to wait any longer for Scholz, Goudreau brought bassist Bruce Smith and Heart beat-man Michael DeRosier on board for the one-off Orion the Hunter. Naturally, this debut doesn’t stack up to the perfect Boston, but “Fast Talk,” “Dreamin’,” and “I Call It Love” are good, professional rock tunes.
Maybe too professional, as they come off a bit cold. “So You Ran” made the radio, a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of AOR kings Boston, as this song would never cross the airwaves in this day and age. Cosmo brings a fresh voice to standard proceedings and Boston virtuoso vox-man Brad Delp is not listed as a member, but holds a strong presence over Orion the Hunter.
“Too Much in Love” is excellent, actually based around keys rather than falling victim. But honestly, even though Orion the Hunter holds some personal nostalgia, too many albums deserve more attention.
Orion The Hunter
Recorded At: Power Station, Blue Jay Studios
Mastered At: Location Recording Service
Genre: Hard rock
Length: 42:29
© 1984
Label - Portrait Records
Choosing not to wait any longer for Scholz, Goudreau brought bassist Bruce Smith and Heart beat-man Michael DeRosier on board for the one-off Orion the Hunter. Naturally, this debut doesn’t stack up to the perfect Boston, but “Fast Talk,” “Dreamin’,” and “I Call It Love” are good, professional rock tunes.
Maybe too professional, as they come off a bit cold. “So You Ran” made the radio, a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of AOR kings Boston, as this song would never cross the airwaves in this day and age. Cosmo brings a fresh voice to standard proceedings and Boston virtuoso vox-man Brad Delp is not listed as a member, but holds a strong presence over Orion the Hunter.
“Too Much in Love” is excellent, actually based around keys rather than falling victim. But honestly, even though Orion the Hunter holds some personal nostalgia, too many albums deserve more attention.
- “All Those Years” (Brad Delp, Barry Goudreau, F. Migliaccio) (4:50)
- “So You Ran” (Goudreau, Migliaccio) (4:58)
- “Dreamin'” (Goudreau, Migliaccio) (5:269
- “Dark & Stormy” (Goudreau, Migliaccio) (5:15)
- “Stand Up” (Goudreau, Migliaccio) (5:18)
- “Fast Talk” (Goudreau, Migliaccio) (4:15)
- “Too Much in Love” (Delp, Goudreau, Migliaccio, J. Piercy) (3:51)
- “Joanne” (Delp, Migliaccio, Bruce Smith) (4:27)
- “I Call It Love” (Delp, Goudreau, Migliaccio) (3:52)
Orion The Hunter
- Fran Cosmo: Vocals, Acoustic, Electric & Phased Guitars
- Barry Goudreau: Backing Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, Slide and Twelve String Guitars
- Bruce Smith: Bass, Backing Vocals
- Michael DeRosier: Drums, Percussion
- Lennie Petze: Additional Guitars
- Steve Baker: Piano
- Jimmy Bralower, John Schuller, Peter Wood: Keyboards, Synthesizers
- Brad Delp: Additional Vocals
- Produced By Barry Goudreau & Lennie Petze
- Recorded & Engineered By Josh Abbey, Larry Alexander & Gregg Lunsford
- Assistant Engineers: Ted Greenwald, Gary Lindquist
- Mixed By Tony Bongiovi
- Mastered By Steve Hoffman
Recorded At: Power Station, Blue Jay Studios
Mastered At: Location Recording Service
Genre: Hard rock
Length: 42:29
© 1984
Label - Portrait Records
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