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Michael Bolton – The Hunger (used)

Michael Bolton – The Hunger (used)

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Michael Bolton – The Hunger
Michael Bolton album "The Hunger" is available:
  • About the album: This is Michael Bolton's third studio album, released in 1987. It marked a shift in Bolton's musical style, moving away from hard rock towards a more pop-oriented and adult contemporary sound, though still containing elements of his earlier rock style.
  • Release Information:
    • Release Date: September 22, 1987.
    • Labels: Columbia Records.
    • Recorded: August to December 1986 at various studios.
    • Formats: Available on vinyl LP, CD, and cassette.
  • Commercial Success:
    • The album reached number 46 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
    • It was certified Gold and later Double Platinum in the US.
    • It also charted in other countries like the UK, where it reached number 44.
  • Notable Tracks: The album features 9 songs, including:
    • (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay: A cover of the Otis Redding classic, which became a top-ten hit.
    • That's What Love Is All About: A hit single reaching the Top 20.
    • Hot Love
    • Gina
    • Walk Away
  • Personnel: Several members of the band Journey, including Jonathan Cain on keyboards and Neal Schon on guitar, are featured on the album. Bruce Kulick, Bolton's former bandmate and then-current Kiss guitarist, also contributed to certain tracks. Jonathan Cain was one of the producers, along with Keith Diamond and Susan Hamilton.
  • Critical Reception: Customer reviews on Amazon generally praise Bolton's voice and the album's sound quality, especially for fans of AOR (Album-Oriented Rock). However, some critics note the album's transition towards a more pop-oriented sound as a difference from his earlier work. 
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