Van Hunt - On the Jungle Floor
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Free Music Notes for On the Jungle Floor
Free Music Review: Great quality CD
Hit: 5 Stars
CD was like brand new! Not a scratch! I would highly recommend this seller's merchandise.Free Music Review: I should've purchased the second cd first
Hit: 2 Stars
I've heard a lot about Van Hunt over the years, so I figured I'd FINALLY buy his CD. I purchased the first album expecting a major "wow" factor. It did not happen for me. I think his second CD is much better than the first.Free Music Review: Excellent second album!
Hit: 4 Stars
This is probably the best album that no one heard last year. Between Van Hunt and Rahsaan Patterson, I don't know who is more overlooked.
This talented singer/writer/producer has been producing solid work since he penned Dionne Farris's hit "Hopeless." Just like his much-overlooked first album, this one delivers and soulful mix of R&B, Rock and Funk. There are so many great tracks on this release, that there is something for everyone. Although Hunt mixes different musical styles, he still puts a cohesive stamp on it that makes them flow well together.
My favorite tracks are Priest or Police, Daredevil Baby, Being a Girl, At The End Of A Slow Dance, If I Take You Home, and Hot Stage Lights.
I can't wait for the new EP.
Free Music Review: Not as great as the first. But it's OK.
Hit: 3 Stars
The only songs I really don't care for here are probably Ride, Ride, Ride and At The End Of A Slow Dance. They're definitely not my style.
But I do like Daredevil, Baby. I've had this CD since May 13th, 2006 and when I first heard it, I didn't know what to make of it, but a while later, I ended up liking the song. The production on No Sense of Crime is nice and playful, the lyrics, somewhat relatable. Mean Sleep is a decent song (though I can't compare to Lenny's because I've never heard it before) and Hot Stage Lights has a killer vibe during the chorus (or pre-chorus, I'm not sure :P). I can't get enough of it.
Another note that I must get through to you is that Van Hunt's lyrics have always been amongst the best and most descriptive (when he tries). See the intro to The Thrill Of This Love which has a slightly dreamy feel to it. It's not the greatest song otherwise, but it's decent. The album closes with The Night Is Young where Van Hunt struggles with the thought of where he is at the point of his life: getting older, reminiscing about the past, etc. It has a bit of a melancholy feel to it, but not overly so.
Things that could've been left off the album completely:
Ride, Ride, Ride and the intro as well as the interlude; the latter two are pretty much Van Hunt and some guy being as silly as possible. Not bad, but not necessary either.
Overall, there are about 4 songs that I enjoyed thoroughly (minus the intro and interlude).
If you want to get to know Van Hunt, I'd start with his far superior album, Van Hunt and then if he grabs you, get On The Jungle Floor. Be warned though, this album is much edgier, if that's your thing. To be honest though, I think this CD is a BORDERLINE sophomore slump. Fewer songs here grabbed me like they did with his self-titled album.
Final rating: 3.5 stars
Bye. ^_^
Free Music Review: Great work!
Hit: 5 Stars
Others have given better reviews and descriptions of this album. But I must say that this guy is really talented and I hope you soul music lovers out there will check this album out. He uses various different musical styles to good effect(not too many artists can pull that off when you think about it). I love "Character", "Being a Girl" (I'm surprised I haven't heard this playing on the radio), and "If I Take You Home" (this track is strangely reminds me of a Prince record). I stumbled on this album and I strongly recommend it.