DAPTONE RECORDS 2013 DAP 303
notes:
Released in 2013 on Daptone Records as catalog number DAP-303,
Minute By Minute by The James Hunter Six stands as one of the finest
modern soul recordings of the decade. The album combines authentic
1960s-inspired rhythm & blues, deep soul grooves, and James Hunter's
unmistakable vocal style. Produced by Bosco Mann, the record captures
the warmth and energy of classic analog recordings while delivering
fresh original songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Minute By Minute," "Chicken Switch,"
"Drop On Me," and "If I Only Knew," the album showcases a perfect blend
of vintage soul, R&B, and rock & roll influences. Recorded with a horn-driven
sound and rich analog production, Minute By Minute earned praise from
soul music fans worldwide and strengthened James Hunter's reputation as
one of the leading voices in contemporary retro-soul.
The album's timeless appeal comes from its authentic musicianship, heartfelt
songwriting, and the unmistakable sound associated with Daptone's legendary
soul recordings. For collectors of vinyl records and lovers of classic soul music,
Minute By Minute remains an essential addition to any collection.
credits:
James Hunter vocals, guitar
Damian Hand tenor saxophone, flute
Lee Badau baritone saxophone
Kyle Koehler organ
Jason Wilson double bass
Jonathan Lee drums, backing vocals
These six musicians constitute the "James Hunter Six" credited on the album.
Additional session musicians:
Andrew Kingslow piano, vibraphone, percussion
Adrienne Woods cello
Daphne Chen violin
Leah Katz violin
Lisa Liu violin
Kip Wirtzfeld backing vocals
Producer Gabriel Roth (Bosco Mann)
Recording / Production concept Live-in-studio recording approach
emphasizing vintage analog soul and R&B aesthetics
A&R – Robert Saslow
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Damian Hand
The album was notable as James Hunter's first album recorded in
the United States and his first collaboration with producer Gabriel Roth.
Contemporary Daptone sources describe it as being cut live in the
studio under Roth's direction. While the album credits available
online do not always explicitly print the studio name, the recording
was made within the Daptone production environment associated
with Daptone's House of Soul, the analog studio operated
by Daptone Records in Brooklyn, New York.
Recorded and mixed at Penrose Recorders (Daptone West), Riverside, CA.
Producer, Engineer: Gabriel Roth
Recorded: 2012–2013, United States
tracklist:
A1 Chicken Switch
Written-By – James Hunter
A2 Minute By Minute
Written-By – James Hunter
A3 Drop On Me
Written-By – James Hunter
A4 Heartbreak
Written-By – James Hunter
A5 One Way Love
Written-By – James Hunter
A6 Gold Mine
Written-By – James Hunter
B1 Let The Monkey Ride
Written-By – James Hunter
B2 The Gypsy
Written-By – James Hunter
B3 So They Say
Written-By – James Hunter
B4 Nothin' I Wouldn't Do
Written-By – James Hunter
B5 Look Out
Written-By – James Hunter
B6 If I Only Knew
Written-By – James Hunter
Released in 2013 on Daptone Records as catalog number DAP-303,
Minute By Minute by The James Hunter Six stands as one of the finest
modern soul recordings of the decade. The album combines authentic
1960s-inspired rhythm & blues, deep soul grooves, and James Hunter's
unmistakable vocal style. Produced by Bosco Mann, the record captures
the warmth and energy of classic analog recordings while delivering
fresh original songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Minute By Minute," "Chicken Switch,"
"Drop On Me," and "If I Only Knew," the album showcases a perfect blend
of vintage soul, R&B, and rock & roll influences. Recorded with a horn-driven
sound and rich analog production, Minute By Minute earned praise from
soul music fans worldwide and strengthened James Hunter's reputation as
one of the leading voices in contemporary retro-soul.
The album's timeless appeal comes from its authentic musicianship, heartfelt
songwriting, and the unmistakable sound associated with Daptone's legendary
soul recordings. For collectors of vinyl records and lovers of classic soul music,
Minute By Minute remains an essential addition to any collection.
credits:
James Hunter vocals, guitar
Damian Hand tenor saxophone, flute
Lee Badau baritone saxophone
Kyle Koehler organ
Jason Wilson double bass
Jonathan Lee drums, backing vocals
These six musicians constitute the "James Hunter Six" credited on the album.
Additional session musicians:
Andrew Kingslow piano, vibraphone, percussion
Adrienne Woods cello
Daphne Chen violin
Leah Katz violin
Lisa Liu violin
Kip Wirtzfeld backing vocals
Producer Gabriel Roth (Bosco Mann)
Recording / Production concept Live-in-studio recording approach
emphasizing vintage analog soul and R&B aesthetics
A&R – Robert Saslow
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Damian Hand
The album was notable as James Hunter's first album recorded in
the United States and his first collaboration with producer Gabriel Roth.
Contemporary Daptone sources describe it as being cut live in the
studio under Roth's direction. While the album credits available
online do not always explicitly print the studio name, the recording
was made within the Daptone production environment associated
with Daptone's House of Soul, the analog studio operated
by Daptone Records in Brooklyn, New York.
Recorded and mixed at Penrose Recorders (Daptone West), Riverside, CA.
Producer, Engineer: Gabriel Roth
Recorded: 2012–2013, United States
tracklist:
A1 Chicken Switch
Written-By – James Hunter
A2 Minute By Minute
Written-By – James Hunter
A3 Drop On Me
Written-By – James Hunter
A4 Heartbreak
Written-By – James Hunter
A5 One Way Love
Written-By – James Hunter
A6 Gold Mine
Written-By – James Hunter
B1 Let The Monkey Ride
Written-By – James Hunter
B2 The Gypsy
Written-By – James Hunter
B3 So They Say
Written-By – James Hunter
B4 Nothin' I Wouldn't Do
Written-By – James Hunter
B5 Look Out
Written-By – James Hunter
B6 If I Only Knew
Written-By – James Hunter
No comments:
Post a Comment
Your comments are welcome.