Michael BoltonThe Hunger (used)

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Michael Boltonalbum “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.