Human Frailty

by Hunters & Collectors

Human Frailty cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 April 1986
  • Label: White
  • Country: Australia
  • Length: 53:18
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Debbie Waugh, Jeremy Smith, Diane Howard, Doug Falconer, John Archer, George VI, Adam Duncan, Alex Black, Mark Seymour, Michael Waters

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A quintessential Australian pub rock album that propelled the group from underground favorites to mainstream rock stars. The record is propelled by a powerful horn section, driving basslines, and intensely passionate vocals dissecting themes of love and vulnerability. Featuring the classic anthem 'Throw Your Arms Around Me', it is frequently cited among the greatest Australian albums of all time.

Genres

Descriptors: male-vocalist, guitar-driven, powerful, rhythmic, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Say Goodbye (3:51)
  2. Throw Your Arms Around Me (3:53)
  3. Dog (3:40)
  4. Eveything's On Fire (4:27)
  5. Relief (5:08)
  6. The Finger (4:28)
  7. 99th Home Position (2:39)
  8. Is There Anybody In There (3:25)
  9. Stuck On You (3:13)
  10. This Morning (6:42)
  11. Living Daylight (3:14)
  12. Inside A Fireball (4:05)
  13. January Rain (4:28)

Credits

  • Jack Howard - arranged by [strings], trumpet
  • Shellie Conway - backing vocals [additional]
  • John Archer - bass guitar
  • Peter O'Reilly - cello [violoncello]
  • Sue Hadlee - cello [violoncello]
  • Doug Falconer - drums
  • Jeremy Smith - french horn, keyboards
  • Mark Seymour - guitar, lead vocals, lyrics by

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