"Hughes/Thrall" is the self-titled, debut album by musical collaborators Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, HTP) and Pat Thrall (Pat Travers, Asia, Meat Loaf). It was released in 1982 on Boulevard Records and is, to date, their only album. In January 2007 the album was re-issued. This new version featured the original album, fully remastered, as well as two bonus tracks, both outtakes from the original sessions. The first bonus track, "Still The Night", originally featured on the first Phenomena album, which featured Hughes, but not Thrall. Another version appeared on the John Norum album "Face The Truth", again featuring Hughes. This is the first time the original version has been released. History: While Pat Thrall had spent the late 1970's and early 1980's making a name for himself by playing with the likes of Automatic Man and Pat Travers, former Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes recorded one solo album after the demise of Purple in 1976 entitled "Play Me Out" a record that focused more on his love of soul and funk rather than hard rock. "Play Me Out" had limited success and Hughes had slipped off the musical map, save for a few guest appearances here and there. Hughes moved to Los Angeles to write with the intention of releasing new material. In 1981, Thrall's playing caught Hughes' eye and the two formed a musical partnership. After a period of jamming and writing they started recording with producer Andy Johns (who had previously worked with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Free and The Rolling Stones). They released their debut album, simply called "Hughes/Thrall" in August 1982. Released on a short-lived subsidiary of Epic, called Boulevard Records, the album had little marketing behind it and although it received critical acclaim it failed to make a big impression with the music buying public and suffered from disappointing sales. The album itself had a definite radio-friendly, album-oriented rock sound. However it also had elements of post-punk and new wave, many musicians and critics have cited the record as highly influential to the direction of rock music in the eighties. Over time it has become something of a cult record. Hughes/Thrall took to the road for a short American tour, playing a handful of gigs in California and Texas supporting Santana. The touring band featured drummer Tommy Aldridge and keyboardist Jesse Harms. Other Glenn Hughes/ Pat Thrall collaborations: "City Of Crime" (1987) - Single taken from the soundtrack to the film Dragnet Feel - Glenn Hughes (1995) Personnel: Glenn Hughes -- Vocals / bass Pat Thrall -- Guitar / guitar synthesizer Gary Ferguson -- Drums Frankie Banali -- Drums Gary Mallaber -- Drums Peter Schless -- Keyboards Track Listing: 01. I Got Your Number 02. The Look In Your Eye 03. Beg, Borrow Or Steal 04. Where Did The Time Go 05. Muscle And Blood 06. Hold Out Your Life 07. Who Will You Run To 08. Coast To Coast (Originally recorded by Trapeze) 09. First Step Of Love 2007 remastered CD bonus tracks 10. Love Don't Come Easy 11. Still The Night

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