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Thread started 04/07/15 6:37am

Graycap23

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Van Hunt: "Old Hat" 3rd peek

http://www.stereogum.com/1792203/van-hunt-old-hat-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/

[Edited 4/13/15 13:57pm]

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Reply #1 posted 04/07/15 11:13am

P2daP

I love this! It's sooo good! I'm counting the days to May 5th.

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Reply #2 posted 04/07/15 11:20am

namepeace

This guy's artistic journey has been a joy to witness and his sound is becoming more and more distinct with each release.

I cannot wait to get my vinyl.

Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016

Props will be withheld until the showing and proving has commenced. -- Aaron McGruder
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Reply #3 posted 04/07/15 2:55pm

duccichucka

Thanks, Gray!

I listened; it's hard to contextualize this outside of an album listen, which is my preferred way
to experience an artist like Van Hunt, D'Angelo, Prince, other artists who craft records as artistic
statements and aren't really singles' artists.

I always enjoy Hunt's production and his lyricism. This track features those things but I am
concerned with its prosaicness. And after listening to the first single, "Vega," I am really con-
cerned with this critique thus far. It doesn't sound otherworldly; it doesn't sound like a "new
thing" which is what I've associated with Hunt since Popular.

I am still very excited for May 5th!

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Reply #4 posted 04/08/15 5:09am

CityPhantom

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Once I was this XXL fan of "FunHunt", then, with each new release, I lost a bit more of my unbridled fuss. VEGA and OLD HAT being no exceptions here, regrettably. This said, I dont expect too much of "The Fun Rises The Fun Sets". A couple or two of real good songs might be on here, but I am happy when surprised and Mr Popular proves me wrong.

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Reply #5 posted 04/08/15 1:50pm

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I love everything I've heard from the new album so far! I can't wait.
"Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
-Eugene Tackleberry
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Reply #6 posted 04/08/15 1:55pm

namepeace

duccichucka said:


I listened; it's hard to contextualize this outside of an album listen, which is my preferred way
to experience an artist like Van Hunt, D'Angelo, Prince, other artists who craft records as artistic
statements and aren't really singles' artists.



I'm the same way with those artists and others as well. Because it's been a while between albums, I was anxious to hear the singles and really like what I've heard. "Vega" follows "Old Hat" in the track listing for the album, I think, and they mesh well. It's a really good sign for me.

Plus, IIRC, this is the first release with a simultaneous vinyl pressing, which is where his albums belong.


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Reply #7 posted 04/08/15 3:09pm

P2daP

I'm feeling the first two tracks for sure. They sound right on par with Van's previous music. Which means it's awesome! Best Buy briefly had 30 second previews of all the tracks. (It's since been taken down). Obvisouly, it's very hard to judge anything from a 30 second clip. But it sounded great!
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Reply #8 posted 04/11/15 5:44pm

duccichucka

namepeace said:

duccichucka said:


I listened; it's hard to contextualize this outside of an album listen, which is my preferred way
to experience an artist like Van Hunt, D'Angelo, Prince, other artists who craft records as artistic
statements and aren't really singles' artists.



I'm the same way with those artists and others as well. Because it's been a while between albums, I was anxious to hear the singles and really like what I've heard. "Vega" follows "Old Hat" in the track listing for the album, I think, and they mesh well. It's a really good sign for me.

Plus, IIRC, this is the first release with a simultaneous vinyl pressing, which is where his albums belong.



One does flow into the other quite nicely with that old timey R&B feel.

I dunno; I just remember listening to "Turn Your TV On" and thinking "What the fuck is this?"
and being blown away by the time "Ur Personal Army" reached its middle eight; you just don't
hear music progressions like that in R&B anymore. These first two cuts are underwhelming to
say the least. But, I'll wait to pass judgment on the album until it's released obviously.

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Reply #9 posted 04/13/15 1:38pm

Graycap23

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Track of the day:

Teach me a New language

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/track-of-the-day-134-van-hunt#.VSwkRbtDJjc.twitter

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Reply #10 posted 04/13/15 2:24pm

duccichucka

Graycap23 said:

Track of the day:

Teach me a New language

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/track-of-the-day-134-van-hunt#.VSwkRbtDJjc.twitter


Ahh....

....now that's the Van Hunt I'm expecting: the quirky arrangement; the sophisticated production;
the urbane lyricism; the intelligent song construction (the progression from verse to chorus and
the interesting bridge); and the inventiveness of it all hangs together so well.

Where "Old Hat" is kinda rote, "Teach Me A New Language" is the otherworldliness I'm expecting
from this dude.

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Reply #11 posted 04/13/15 2:31pm

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Old Hat is ok. I expect more later.

All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #12 posted 04/13/15 2:33pm

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Amazing!
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Reply #13 posted 04/13/15 2:49pm

duccichucka

KingSausage said:

Amazing!


Right?

He's simply the most interesting musician in R&B today and I think he's gotta be in the conversation
as one of the top pop songwriters too.

I think the reason why he's not more popular here or across the board is because he's hardly

polarizing as a personality. He pretty much stays out of the spot light.

Anyways, thank you Gray for bringing this new tune to my attention: it was really fantastic!

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Reply #14 posted 04/14/15 4:55pm

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duccichucka said:

Thanks, Gray!

I listened; it's hard to contextualize this outside of an album listen, which is my preferred way to experience an artist like Van Hunt, D'Angelo, Prince, other artists who craft records as artistic
statements and aren't really singles' artists.

I always enjoy Hunt's production and his lyricism. This track features those things but I am
concerned with its prosaicness. And after listening to the first single, "Vega," I am really con-
cerned with this critique thus far. It doesn't sound otherworldly; it doesn't sound like a "new
thing" which is what I've associated with Hunt since Popular.

I am still very excited for May 5th!



I agree with that! I am very excited about the new album, but hearing these random tracks released doesn't get my blood pumping faster. They are all good songs, but don't make a big enough impact with out the rest of the album to round it out.


At this point, for me, Van is no longer an artist for singles (and I think that's why his last album didn't resonate well with the "when's he gonna play "Down Here in Hell" folks) . I see his albums as full stories, and think they are best listened to as so.

[Edited 4/14/15 16:56pm]

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thekidsgirl said:

duccichucka said:

Thanks, Gray!

I listened; it's hard to contextualize this outside of an album listen, which is my preferred way to experience an artist like Van Hunt, D'Angelo, Prince, other artists who craft records as artistic
statements and aren't really singles' artists.

I always enjoy Hunt's production and his lyricism. This track features those things but I am
concerned with its prosaicness. And after listening to the first single, "Vega," I am really con-
cerned with this critique thus far. It doesn't sound otherworldly; it doesn't sound like a "new
thing" which is what I've associated with Hunt since Popular.

I am still very excited for May 5th!



I agree with that! I am very excited about the new album, but hearing these random tracks released doesn't get my blood pumping faster. They are all good songs, but don't make a big enough impact with out the rest of the album to round it out.


At this point, for me, Van is no longer an artist for singles (and I think that's why his last album didn't resonate well with the "when's he gonna play "Down Here in Hell" folks) . I see his albums as full stories, and think they are best listened to as so.

[Edited 4/14/15 16:56pm]

I will buy it and go see him on tour. Never seen him live. Is he pretty good?

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3rdeyedude said:

thekidsgirl said:



I agree with that! I am very excited about the new album, but hearing these random tracks released doesn't get my blood pumping faster. They are all good songs, but don't make a big enough impact with out the rest of the album to round it out.


At this point, for me, Van is no longer an artist for singles (and I think that's why his last album didn't resonate well with the "when's he gonna play "Down Here in Hell" folks) . I see his albums as full stories, and think they are best listened to as so.

[Edited 4/14/15 16:56pm]

I will buy it and go see him on tour. Never seen him live. Is he pretty good?



I may be biased, as I've probably seen him live about 8 times, but he is FANTASTIC! And his band is killer too. I am literally checking the net daily anticipating shome tour dates.

Here is a painfully embarassing thread from the second time I saw him (7 years ago) http://prince.org/msg/8/269485

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Reply #17 posted 04/14/15 6:06pm

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thekidsgirl said:

3rdeyedude said:

I will buy it and go see him on tour. Never seen him live. Is he pretty good?



I may be biased, as I've probably seen him live about 8 times, but he is FANTASTIC! And his band is killer too. I am literally checking the net daily anticipating shome tour dates.

Here is a painfully embarassing thread from the second time I saw him (7 years ago) http://prince.org/msg/8/269485

that's so cool........he seems like a great guy too

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Reply #18 posted 04/14/15 6:15pm

KingSausage

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I've had a couple of brief exchanges with Van on Twitter. He's an incredibly nice person. Amazingly humble and genuine. A class act!
"Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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Reply #19 posted 04/14/15 6:19pm

P2daP

I'm probably one of his biggest fans. I think I've seen him 25-30 times. So yes, I think he's great live! lol He has a great band and they often put new and interesting arrangements on older songs. Which sometimes are even better then the original. He's also always cracking jokes in his concerts. He's dropped some pretty hilarious lines at his shows.

He's awesome with fans! He's been incrediblely generous to me.
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