Expanding His range
Derek Johnson | United Kingdom | 10/10/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Van Hunt sophomore CD finds him expanding his range and influences, and not just giving us a rehash of his excellent debut CD Van Hunt. And for that he has to be admired, as an artist that will develop his sound between CDs. I have to be honest and say that the rockier moments on here left me quite cold, but remind me of Prince & Lenny Kravitz. But there are moments on here that do hit the heights. 'Being a Girl', 'Character', 'Priest or Police' and the gorgeous (and my favorite song on the CD) Hole In my heart. The thing I love about both CDs (and I hope he continues with throughout his career) are his excellent, melancholy, abstract lyrics that are best exemplified on 'Priest & Police'. As I write Van Hunt is labeless, and thus is third Cd Selections From The Album Popular as a complete CD, is gathering dust awaiting release. Which is a crying shame, and a sad indictment on the music industry as we know it. Until such time as this is rectified, at least we can enjoy this diverse CD."