"What's a Few Men?" stands as a pivotal work for Hunters & Collectors, showcasing their evolution towards a more direct rock sound without sacrificing their art-pop sensibilities. The album features some of their most enduring tracks and cemented their reputation as a vital force in Australian music.
- The album was recorded at Richmond Recorders in Melbourne with producer Ray Maslen.
- "What's a Few Men?" reached number 10 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart.
- The single "Throw Your Arms Around Me" became one of the band's most recognizable songs, despite not being a major chart hit on its initial release.
Hunters & Collectors were an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1980. They were known for their distinctive blend of post-punk and art rock, often incorporating saxophone and a powerful rhythm section. In 1987, they released "What's a Few Men?", their fourth studio album, which marked a significant moment in their career, bridging their earlier experimental sound with a more accessible, yet still challenging, rock direction.
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