Hughes Thrall II: Any Updates?

It hasn't been finished yet gribban But should be soon. Both Glenn and Pat were in the studio recently winding things down. Last I heard there were 9 songs in total written.

I'm sure we'll be hearing more nearer the time

Hello all,

With the Reamaster of the original Hughes Thrall getting a lot of attention these days, it seems like everything's gone quiet concerning Hughes Thrall II.

Has there been any word on a track list or release date? Anything?

All songs are written, vocals and arrangements are more or less complete, but Glenn is waiting on Pat Thrall to get the guitar parts finished up. Whenever that is done the project can be completed.

So just waiting on Pat

I remember waiting for Pat in Orlando

so that is why glenn seemed upset when asked about the new cd in the last chat -even glenn doesnt know exactly how its going to sound-it must be frustrating for him.

I would venture to say that Pat is taking a bit longer on his guitar parts partially because he hasn't been in "the mix" for a while. Glenn has had the good fortune of being able to tour, record and jam with some great musicians on a steady basis since his full-time "return" to the biz. So, he's regained his "edge" , as it were.

Pat's main focus for the past several years has been on recording and producing other artists, with an occassional guitar part thrown in. His work on the original Hughes-Thrall album was ground-breaking for its time, and Pat was voted "Best-New Talent" by Guitar Player Magazine back then. He has a big rep' to follow-up. I would imagine he is working to make sure that the guitar parts on HT2 blow people away again!

Just my humble opinion....

Jaz

This is great...not the delay, that is. I mean the info about Hughes Thrall II. Thanks for enlightening us...

I fear that Pat is a perfectionist and we'll have to wait a long time before this masterpiece......

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I fear that Pat is a perfectionist and we'll have to wait a long time before this masterpiece......

too long for me !!

Seems like this has been in the works for years and years... I don't think I'll hold my breath waiting for it! LOL

It's never coming. Glenn did his part but Pat is way too lazy

these days. He's much too concerned with playing with his

pro tools & things. I think he's lost his edge & might not

like to play anymore. Otherwise why else for such a long

delay?

Too bad really! I love H/T & think the new one would do well.

Galleyfan

The first album could have been the one the most successful albums of the 80's. When I bought it and first listened to it, I was shocked that it wasn't a hit.

Hopefully the magic was still there and they came up with something great yet again.

But it seems like it isn't coming any time soon.

This cd is the ultimate tease. Evey year it is listed as a release and every year passes with it not coming out.

the only bigger tease is any news regarding Van Halen touring/recording.



Maz

Hopefully it will come out this year.

Well, the VH happened, so.........

I just asked Glenn about H/T II about an hour ago, right after the Foxboro show. His exact words were: "Pat will never finish it."

What a great shame this is. Ah well thankfully our man has plenty more fish to fry. How about a review JJ?

Even though the album itself is all but done, Glenn should
re-record the rest of the tracks as a solo cd. I'd love to hear
"Pay The Price". GH shouldn't leave these gems rot on the shelf
just because Pat is too lazy to do his share of the work.
Come on Glenn, bring the people what we want! We don't
need Pat on guitar, just you & the songs
Galleyfan

If they had the songs, back in the day, GH,JJ and Gary would have had it done in a week. A sad loss to everybody. Pat, we know it can't match HT1- but I'm sure it's gotta be great.

John