Orion The Hunter are an offshoot from the band Boston. Featuring Fran Cosmo on vocals, Barry Goudreau on guitar, and Brad Delp wrote four tracks on the album. I know there were a few problems around Tom Scholz’s controlling nature around Boston. He never gave as much credit to other members of the band as maybe he should have done, as they all contributed to the band’s sound.
This album is a lot more laid back and is more of an AOR sounding record than the Boston records, but it’s still a very classy record with a superb production. You Ran has those beautiful harmonies and melody that you associate with Boston – I’m assuming they are making a point here. Dreamin’ is a monster tune that reminds me of a heavier Styx and is a very dynamic rockin’ track with an awesome hook and chorus. Fast Talk is the most straight up rockin’ track on the record with a very simple riff and driving beat. I know they toured with Aerosmith and then they seemed to just disappear, which is a shame as they were a great band in their own right.
8.5/10 from the Grooveman.
