Western Vacation is one of those rare albums that feels like a secret handshake among guitar aficionados. Released in 1986 and led by guitarist Steve Hunter, this self-titled project gathers a remarkable cast—Elliot Easton (The Cars), Andy West (Dixie Dregs), and producer Todd Rundgren among them. The result is a playful yet daring exploration of rock's boundaries, where the spirit of improvisation and collaboration takes center stage. Each track brims with inventive guitar work, weaving between quirky instrumental storytelling and flashes of melodic brilliance.
What sets Western Vacation apart is its unfiltered sense of fun—these are seasoned musicians letting loose, unafraid to get weird or whimsical. The album doesn't just showcase technical prowess; it radiates the energy of friends chasing the joy of sound. For collectors, this is a window into a creative crossroads of '80s rock, a time capsule brimming with personality and rare musical chemistry. Whether you're a devotee of guitar-driven music or simply crave albums with a distinctive voice, Western Vacation rewards repeated listens with new sonic discoveries and offbeat charm.
Track List:
1 - Western Vacation - 6:55
2 - Nocturnal Emissions - 2:05
3 - Fast Note People - 4:01
4 - Send Us More Light - 4:22
5 - Patty - 4:44
6 - The Velvet Line - 5:31
7 - Delicious - 3:12
8 - Borrowed Time - 4:30
9 - Burning Flame - 3:07