Mr. Hunter
The First Chapter
Review by Gary Hill
This group talks about their sound being extremely groove oriented. Well, there is groove here, but that really connotes a more R&B type sound for most listeners. This sits somewhere along a union of jazz, jam music and progressive rock. All the music presented here is strong. The only issue is the female vocals. They are on key, but the tone seems a bit harsh at times. That could probably have been fixed with some added attention in the studio. Still, it’s only a minor issue.
Overall, this is a strong disc that should definitely please jam band fans. Many progressive rockers will find a lot to like here, too. Some fans of vocal jazz will even enjoy this. It’s an extremely strong album.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2012 Volume 1 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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