The Hunt is the second album by the American indie band Guv'ner.[3][4] It was released in 1996 by Merge Records in the United States, and Wiiija Records in the UK. The album was produced by Don Fleming and Julie Cafritz.[3][5]
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Studio | Rare Book Room, Williamsburg, NY | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Label | Merge Records[1] Wiiija Records | |||
| Producer | Don Fleming, Julie Cafritz | |||
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"She's Evil," "The Nazarene," and "Break a Promise" were released as singles. Guv'ner supported the album by touring with Cat Power.[6]
Critical reception
editThe Washington Post wrote that "Guv'ner favors a ragged, grimy sound ... When bassist Pumpkin Wentzel ... adds her harmonies, Guv'ner goes pop despite its best attempts at edginess and minimalism."[7] The Fort Worth Star-Telegram deemed the album "tuneful, heartfelt—sometimes humorous and goofy—rock."[8]
The San Diego Union-Tribune praised Wentzel, writing that her "instrumentation and too-infrequent singing make Pixies-era Kim Deal a handy reference point."[9] The State concluded that the band manages "to retain its lo-fi elegance and inspired dilettantish approach."[10]
In 2003, Philadelphia Weekly called the album "an overlooked treasure."[11]
Track listing
edit- "Motorcycle Man"
- "Stone's Throw"
- "She's Evil"
- "The Nazarene"
- "Your Majesty"
- "Tom Tom"
- "Break a Promise"
- "Feet on Wood"
- "Southern Baptist w/ Sparklers"
- "Leave Me Be"
- "Rockbending"
- "Ghost of Your Controllership"
Instrumentation and Personnel
edit- Charles Gansa (guitar, vocals)
- Pumpkin Wentzel (bass, vocals)
- Danny Tunick (drums)
- Julie Cafritz and Don Fleming (backing vocals on "She's Evil")
References
edit- ^ Ballance, Laura; Cook, John; McCaughan, Mac (September 15, 2009). Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small. Algonquin Books. ISBN 9781565129689 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Hunt - Guv'ner | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ a b "Guv'ner Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Bresnark, Robin (Aug 17, 1996). "Albums — The Hunt by Guv'ner". Melody Maker. 73 (33): 51.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (March 29, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ Gray, Michael (10 Oct 1996). "Guv'ner". Nashville Banner. p. C4.
- ^ "THREE WHO CHOOSE THEIR OWN SPEED". The Washington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (October 4, 1996). "UNDERGROUND - Guv'ner is loverly". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Star Time. p. 10.
- ^ Stampone, David (October 17, 1996). "THE HUNT GUV'NER". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Entertainment. p. 16.
- ^ Lambert, Yon (October 18, 1996). "There's a new Guv'ner in town...". The State. Weekend. p. 7.
- ^ Wallen, Doug (November 5, 2003). "Buy These Records". Philadelphia Weekly. Music.