For almost three decades, Jennifer Warnes has been one of the most reputable composers and singers in popular music. The Hunter shows that she is just as successful with light jazz and R&B as with other musical genres. The album includes gently swaying melodic songs with hushed vocal harmonies (Rock You Gently), touches of jazz saxophone and funk guitar (Somewhere Somebody, Big Noise New York), and light-heartened melodies with playful staccato strings (The Hunter). The bass (I believe stand-up) playing is understated and curiously improvisational (Big Noise New York, True Emotion, The Hunter). Michael Landau, studio extraordinary for almost 20 years (assisting the likes of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, B.B. King, Rod Stewart and Pink Floyd) provides the savory guitar refrains.

Jennifer's voice is a fitting instrument for clarity of delivery - every phrase is clearly audible. She's also capable of pleading words to ecstasy (Pretending To Care). Hidden among nine mid-tempo tunes is a glorious and powerful surprise which raises the roof: `The Whole Of The Moon'. The driving drums, majestic choir, exalted trumpeting and Jennifer's zealous voice push this soaring tune high above all the others.

Technical note: the DDD recording uncovers each gentle touch of triangle (Somewhere, Somebody), hi-hat (True Emotion) and rattle (Way Down Deep).

I have waited a long time to write my "review" for "The Hunter." As a long time devoted fan of Jennifer Warnes, I wanted to do the album justice. My heart skipped several beats when I first heard that she was releasing a new album in 1992. It was a long wait after her critically acclaimed album, "Famous Blue Raincoat" in 1986 (re-released on the Private label in 1991.) I was not disappointed in the least, only that the album lasted 46 minutes. I found the album to be a wonderful collection of songs and music with that beautiful voice of hers. I could listen to Jennifer sing all day long. There is something hauntingly painful and all knowing in her voice and yet there is strength and beauty there also. Her arrangements and vocals are so beautiful and her song writing is pure and mature. I love every song on the album yet her song "I Can't Hide" does it for me. If you have ever loved and lost or if you have had any kind of pain in your life, close your eyes and listen to Jennifer sing this song. It is her song to herself. It is so powerful and so moving that it often brings tears to my eyes. At other times it fills my heart with a calm sense that everything will be ok. Thank you Jennifer. And to the critic Phil, get a life! The song "The Hunter" is not a tribute to the sport of killing animals but a fun metaphoric twist on the act of finding someone falling in love with them. Geez, must everything be intrinsically serious?

Jennifer Warnes output is very low by pop standards which is why she is not to be considered to be a pop singer but rather an artistic vocalist. A rarified group in the business of music today. Jennifer releases a very highly crafted disc every four or five years and they always prove to be worth the wait. The tunes are very carefully considered as is the disc as a whole piece. The quality of the production (sonics) is second to none.

A full, rich warm bodied sound that establishes a benchmark for all others to aspire to (but very few do .... unfortunately). Why is it that so many others produce discs which are characterised by poor production values and that someone such as Jennifer continually provides you with such a glorious sound listening experience. She is a true artist who obviously holds her work and her audience in the highest regard.

thank you Jennifer.

In my opinion, while I enjoy all of the CD's I buy, only one out of every hundred or so hits the mark completely on all counts on every track: quality of all the songs (music & lyrics), arrangements, performance, and recording engineering. This is clearly one of them. Jennifer Warnes is a superb vocalist who interprets lyrics with feeling. If you like good lyrics and stories, she chooses some of the best material you'll find on any CD. She is a unique talent and gifted musician/vocalist. I love the emotions and pictures I see when I listen to her sing. I can listen to this CD over and over and over, and never ever get tired of listening. I also love all of her other CD's, particulalry Famous Blue Rain Coat, but I have to admit, this is my favorite. Listen up record executives, my only disappointment is that she doesn't have more recordings for me to buy!

This is a fantastic recording. while it might not be every one's cup of tea music-wise, it is a very, very excellent recording that can be used as a reference when auditioning stereo equipment and testing the capabilities of the equipment to reproduce bass -- specifically tracks 2 and 8. But also the title track which has a huge range to show the strenghts or weaknesses of any system. I recommend it.