The Glory of the Spring by Hunter Stull

Best Tracks: ribbon in the wind
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Year: 2024

One of the greatest inventions of the modern era would have to be voice memos. Musicians of all skill levels and income statuses have 24/7 access to a microphone, allowing anybody to capture what they truly sound like behind closed doors. We’ve also had superstars like Billie Eilish get their careers on the merits of their authenticity, selling the image of the authentic artist to millions. So if authenticity sells, ALL MUST BUY The Glory of the Spring. Imagine if all those little untitled voice memos were completed, arranged, and released? Hunter isn’t giving us a polished facade with this album. Down to the hand-drawn cover, this is her creative spirit shown as plainly as possible. Overdubs are used so sparingly, which means they have a massive impact; Lee’s guitar and Bret’s strings add so much life to their respective tracks. The songwriting and performances are all so emotionally potent too, elevated by Hunter’s perfectly-placed dissonant harmonies. You can even hear the oppressive sound of the 4-corner room The Glory of Spring was recorded in, as Hunter laments in the silence of her God. Minimal without being boring, raw without being messy. HUNTER STULL. Really great stuff!!!