Hunting - Hunting

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Review by Francesco Ori

The self-titled debut album from Hunting is a powerful and dynamic introduction to this young band's sound. From the opening notes of "Intro," the listener is drawn into a world of heavy, fuzzed-out guitars, thundering drums, and haunting vocals that combine to create a sound that is both raw and polished. The band's influences are clear, with nods to classic rock and metal, but Hunting manages to put their own unique spin on these sounds, creating something that feels fresh and exciting.

Songs like "Pursuit" and "Flood" are standouts, with their driving rhythms and soaring choruses, but every track on Hunting is strong and well-crafted. The band's musicianship is impressive, with intricate guitar work and complex drum patterns that keep the listener engaged throughout the album's 45-minute runtime. The production is also top-notch, with a clear and powerful sound that lets each instrument shine.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
It's a Wonderful Life3:24
Daylight's Finally Night4:23
It's A Wonderful Life3:24
Aleen Obscene4:19
Goodbye4:25
Antony5:33
Patti3:32
Stay4:7
Daylight's Finally Night4:23
Lonely Happy3:22
Everytime I'm With You3:49
Everytime I'm With You3:49
Everything Will Be Okay4:51

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Catalog Numbers

NVR027

Labels

Nevado Records

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Formats

  • CD
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Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByJesse Zubot
Mastered ByJoao Carvalho
ProducerBradley Ferguson
Mixed ByBradley Ferguson
Recorded ByJohn Raham

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About Hunting

Indie rock/folk project of Vancouver multi-instrumentalist Bradley Ferguson. In the spring of 2012, songwriter Bradley Ferguson spent two months in Berlin and Paris with the intention of immersing himself in Europe's thriving electronic music scene. Ironically, the Vancouver multi-instrumentalist came home with a batch of songs that formed the crux of his new indie folk project, Hunting. The band's self-titled album will be out on February 25 through Nevado Records. Ferguson previously released two albums of fidgety electro-rock under the name Bradley, and his initial demos for the new songs were similarly filled with buzzing synthesizers and glitchy, syncopated drum machines. This material got a drastic overhaul, however, once he began collaborating with friends in Vancouver. "I tried out a couple of the tunes with a full band, instead of just programming beats in my bedroom," he explains. "It totally took my brain to a different level. Everybody became such a huge part of the sound." During the sessions, Hunting's lineup included Paul Rigby (Neko Case, A.C. Newman), drummer/co-producer John Raham (The Be Good Tanyas, Kelly Joe Phelps), Jessica Yliruusi and violinist Jesse Zubot (Dan Mangan, Stars). The lush, cinematic arrangements were further fleshed out with input from Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond, pianist Mike Kenney, bassist Darren Parris, local songwriter Dustin Bentall, and banjoist/pedal steel player John Ellis (Jeremy Fisher, Ridley Bent). The bulk of the instruments were recorded live to tape at Vancouver's Afterlife Studio, imbuing the tracks with an organic warmth that was miles away from the synth-frazzled initial demos. Acoustic opener "Aleen Obscene" sets a tone of heartbroken resignation, with Ferguson sighing, "They said she died in Miami / Who cares." The crunchy "Patti" is heavier and more upbeat, with distorted rock guitars augmented by tinkling glockenspiel and textured strings, while a sinister version of "Everytime I'm with You" (originally by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse) is a rare moment that harkens back to Ferguson's electronic origins. The mood on these tracks is heavyhearted, but Ferguson's sorrow is comforting rather than alienating. "The songs are sad, yet hopeful," he reflects. "Some of my favourite states have been melancholy. There's a certain kind of relief when you're in a breakup. There's something about it that makes me feel alive." Whether strumming an acoustic guitar or stitching together frantic beats, Ferguson has proven himself a master of beautiful melodies and plaintive emotions. With the help of his collaborators on Hunting, his songs have never sounded so pure.
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Summary by Francesco Ori

Hunting's debut album is a must-listen for fans of heavy rock and metal. With Hunting, this young band has proven that they have the talent and creativity to make a big impact in the music world, and it will be exciting to see where they go from here.