0ur opinion: :'2OO6 Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year' 'James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R & B and soul. Check him out.' -Van Morrison
0n his U.S. debut, James Hunter proves to be a man of impeccable taste who has learned from his influences rather than simply imitating them. 'People Gonna Talk' features 14 original tracks written and arranged by Hunter, who partnered with producer Liam Watson to create a wonderfully rich, classic soul sound. The album was recorded at Watson's Toe Rag Studios in East London (also home to The White Stripes' 'Elephant'), where vintage analog equipment captured the warmth of Hunter's authentic and heartfelt sensibilities.
:Van Morrison calls James Hunter 'the best voice and best-kept secret in British R&B and soul.' And the Colchester native and former busker does, indeed, sound like a one-man blue-eyed revival on his U.S. debut,
People Gonna Talk. He navigates 14 self-penned ska (the title track), soul-blues ('Kick lt Around'), and primal funk ('No Smoke Without Fire') tunes with panache. Hunter's voice unerringly carves out graceful melodies and soars into falsetto at whim over his horn-sparked band as he digs through his vast bag of traditional, stinging blues'n'soul licks on electric guitar. But... there's something missing. Although the disc was cut live in the studio, it lacks the vibrant energy of his stage performances. And Hunter borrows so extensively from his influences that he sounds like he's covering Bobby Bland, Howard Tate, James Brown, and the Studio 0ne roster rather than traveling his own path. Nevertheless, as Morrison intimates, Hunter's estimable singing and playing will please fans of classic R&B and soul.
--Ted Drozdowski
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Disc 1:- People Gonna Talk
- No Smoke Without Fire
- You Can't Win
- Riot in My Heart
- Til Your Fool Comes Home
- Mollena
- I'll Walk Away
- Watch & Chain
- Kick It Around
- Don't Come Back
- It's Easy to Say
- Tell Her for Me
- Talkin' 'Bout My Love
- All Through Cryin'
Testimonials
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Yes, his singing is entirely derivative, but it's heartfelt and never feels like a museum recreation. Besides, this kind of music deserves to live on--Sam Cooke died way too soon. And the songs are terrific. This thing has hardly left my CD player, and l walk down the street hearing the songs in my head and snapping my fingers. lt's just so refreshing to hear someone sing with soul again.
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Not as engaging as l hoped it would be
l was hoping on a beat, etc. that would grab me and it just wanst' there. ln fact, l pulled the CD out, mid-way, to listen to another CD. l'll have to try it again. Not too impressed with this one though.
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A must have for the music selection!!
James Hunter is not to miss. He and his talented group are comparable to Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, The Five Royales... They put on one of the best live performances of our time with fresh new/old-school hits that get you moving! No one should go without James Hunter in their music collection; young, old, hip-hop lover, blues lover, jazz lover, whoever....everyone will love these guys!!
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Listening to this cd is like the equal to one of your favorite comfort
foods.
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james hunter in concert w chris isaak! in CT ~
i just had the pleasure of seeing James Hunter open for Chris lsaak in BPT CT __ 0MG !! Phenomenal~~ amazing get up & dance music ~~
style class comedy & songs & wow ~ i had never before heard of james until tonite & now i am going to see about getting the rest of his albums & keeping a close eye on his touring scheduale in USA & UK !!
Rock on James you have made an impact on the music scene in USA ~
Sheri B Wilton CT USA
Sherib1166@yahoo.com
