People Gonna Talk | 
| Artist: James Hunter
Label: Rounder / Umgd
Category: Music
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 4160
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 612187
UPC: 011661218727
EAN: 0011661218727
ASIN: B000E1NX1S
Release Date: March 7, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | People Gonna Talk | | • | No Smoke Without Fire | | • | You Can't Win | | • | Riot in My Heart | | • | Til Your Fool Comes Home | | • | Mollena | | • | I'll Walk Away | | • | Watch & Chain | | • | Kick It Around | | • | Don't Come Back | | • | It's Easy to Say | | • | Tell Her for Me | | • | Talkin' 'Bout My Love | | • | All Through Cryin' |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Van Morrison calls James Hunter "the best voice and best-kept secret in British R&B and soul." And the Colchester native and former busker does, indeed, sound like a one-man blue-eyed revival on his U.S. debut, People Gonna Talk. He navigates 14 self-penned ska (the title track), soul-blues ("Kick It Around"), and primal funk ("No Smoke Without Fire") tunes with panache. Hunter's voice unerringly carves out graceful melodies and soars into falsetto at whim over his horn-sparked band as he digs through his vast bag of traditional, stinging blues'n'soul licks on electric guitar. But... there's something missing. Although the disc was cut live in the studio, it lacks the vibrant energy of his stage performances. And Hunter borrows so extensively from his influences that he sounds like he's covering Bobby Bland, Howard Tate, James Brown, and the Studio One roster rather than traveling his own path. Nevertheless, as Morrison intimates, Hunter's estimable singing and playing will please fans of classic R&B and soul. --Ted Drozdowski
Album Description
"2006 Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year"
"James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R & B and soul. Check him out." -Van Morrison
On his U.S. debut, James Hunter proves to be a man of impeccable taste who has learned from his influences rather than simply imitating them. 'People Gonna Talk' features 14 original tracks written and arranged by Hunter, who partnered with producer Liam Watson to create a wonderfully rich, classic soul sound. The album was recorded at Watson's Toe Rag Studios in East London (also home to The White Stripes' 'Elephant'), where vintage analog equipment captured the warmth of Hunter's authentic and heartfelt sensibilities.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 56 more reviews...
 Not as engaging as I hoped it would be October 7, 2008
I was hoping on a beat, etc. that would grab me and it just wanst' there. In fact, I pulled the CD out, mid-way, to listen to another CD. I'll have to try it again. Not too impressed with this one though.
 A must have for the music selection!! September 20, 2008
James Hunter is not to miss. He and his talented group are comparable to Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, The Five Royales... They put on one of the best live performances of our time with fresh new/old-school hits that get you moving! No one should go without James Hunter in their music collection; young, old, hip-hop lover, blues lover, jazz lover, whoever....everyone will love these guys!!
 E-Z LISTENING September 18, 2008
Listening to this cd is like the equal to one of your favorite comfort
foods.
james hunter in concert w chris isaak! in CT ~ August 25, 2008
i just had the pleasure of seeing James Hunter open for Chris Isaak in BPT CT __ OMG !! Phenomenal~~ amazing get up & dance music ~~
style class comedy & songs & wow ~ i had never before heard of james until tonite & now i am going to see about getting the rest of his albums & keeping a close eye on his touring scheduale in USA & UK !!
Rock on James you have made an impact on the music scene in USA ~
Sheri B Wilton CT USA
Sherib1166@yahoo.com
James Hunter brings back sweet, honest soul August 5, 2008
I heard a snippet of James Hunter on NPR while driving and was immediately intrigued. Unfortunately, my mental note got overwritten by something else! Fortunately, I was visiting a friend in Long Beach who was playing his usual eclectic mix of music and had both of James' latest CDs in the party mix. Perfect for the party, James' music brought back such wonderful memories for me of listening to the music my parents would play and enjoy; music with fun, thoughtful lyrics of love, heartbreak, pain and joy. Add in James' guitar work and the amazing brassy punch of the saxophone duo anchored with solid bass, drums and occasional strings and keyboards recorded with clean, simple production the music is soulful, fun and catchy. I find this CD and its follow-up (The Hard Way) easy to keep on my rotation in my car, on my Ipod, in my house... For some reason the music industry has forgotten the sassy, brassy punch of the saxophone (James' arrangements don't let the horns dominate; they just add heat and cool as needed) - here's hoping a renaissance is in the making. I'm not going to name any tracks, I like them all. Don't stress over the color of James' and his band's skin color - ease up, blue-eyed soul is cool, listen to the music and revel in the sweet soul sound. These guys are real and play from the heart!
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