Hunters & Collectors's Human Frailty

Hunters and Collectors' 1986 album Human Frailty is an important Australian album of the last two decades, concerned with love and desire and challenging traditional understandings of Australian masculinity. It is an anthem sung drunkenly by women in pubs, at weddings, and similar occasions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Hunters and Collectors' album Human Frailty, released in 1986, stands as one of the most significant Australian albums of the last two decades of the 20th century. It played a pivotal role in the group's career and marked their transition into pub rock. Unashamedly focused on love and desire, the album challenged traditional notions of Australian masculinity while captivating predominantly male audiences. No other Australian group had the audacity or capability to elicit a roaring response from their audience, as evidenced by the climax of Hunan Frailty's first track, "Say Goodbye," and the album's first single, "Throw Your Arms Around Me."

The second track on the album, "Throw Your Arms Around Me," has become an Australian standard, resonating with people in pubs, at weddings, and various other occasions. Beyond its musical merits, Human Frailty transcended the boundaries of its time, resonating with audiences far and wide. Its timeless themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships continue to captivate listeners, making it a cherished masterpiece in Australian music history.

Weight: 156g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501397844