Name: Hard Hat Zone by Thinkman
Brand: Thinkman
SKU: 843436048167
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

The third and last album by Rupert Hine under the disguise of the ghost group Thinkman, Hard Hat Zone walks away from the subjects of media manipulation and information games. Most of the pieces, still written by Hine with lyrics by Jeannette Obstoj, deal with environmental themes, with titles like "Mother Nature's Angry" and "November Whale" being quite explicit. The tone becomes vehement but also preachy in the solemn "Take Them to the Traitors' Gate," dedicated to Prince Charles (his involvement with environmental causes was avant-gardist at a time when it was not yet fashionable). The songs don't have the impact and hook-laden melodies of those on The Formula, but the singer/producer still did a good job. One can discard the failed hit single "Hard Hat Zone" to concentrate on "Who's Winning the Human Race?," "Act of Love," and "Exploring This World (Without Moving Too Much)." Geoffrey Richardson (Caravan) and Phil Palmer (Penguin Café Orchestra) add viola and guitar to Hine's keyboard tracks, but overall this album remains in the synth pop realm. Production is impeccable and even when not particularly inspired the man was able to churn out good songs, but Hard Hat Zone is more for the completist than the casual listener.

1. Hard Hat Zone

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

2. Mother Nature's Angry

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

3. Who's Winning The Human Race?

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

4. Unite It Don't Divide It

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

5. November Whale

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

6. Act Of Love

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

7. Take Them To The Traitor's Gate

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

8. Think About It

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

9. Exploring This World (Without Moving Too Much)

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

10. The A To Z Of You And Me

by Thinkman

Primary Artist: Thinkman; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 37 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Rock

Label

Misplaced

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

843436048167

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Hard Hat Zone

1. Hard Hat Zone

2. Mother Nature's Angry

3. Who's Winning The Human Race?

4. Unite It Don't Divide It

5. November Whale

6. Act Of Love

7. Take Them To The Traitor's Gate

8. Think About It

9. Exploring This World (Without Moving Too Much)

10. The A To Z Of You And Me

Technical Specifications

Hard Hat Zone

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1. Hard Hat Zone

2. Mother Nature's Angry

3. Who's Winning The Human Race?

4. Unite It Don't Divide It

5. November Whale

6. Act Of Love

7. Take Them To The Traitor's Gate

8. Think About It

9. Exploring This World (Without Moving Too Much)

10. The A To Z Of You And Me

Technical Specifications