I certainly heard the influence of James Taylor in Hunter's style as
well as vocals. There's no imitation intended, there's not a song where his voice is
forced in any way; just smooth, silky and grabs your attention and heart with each song.
"She Don't Know Why" is a great example of his vocal range with just
Hunter's voice and an acoustic guitar and a quiet background which blends into a raw,
honest emotion.
"One Last Chance" is one of those albums that's perfect
for any occasion of mood. Lovers spending time together would have great background music
with this album. At the same time I know this is an album I'll play over and over while
I'm all alone as it's so soothing and easy to listen to. It covers the sad songs that you
need when you're "down" but also inspires you to rise above it.
It's difficult to choose just one song because I have several
favorites from the album but to name a few.... "Tell My
Why" has a line we can all identify with; "Why did you choose me
just to lead me on". "When the Night Leaves Her Lonely"
is featured twice on the album; first Hunter sings about a woman who has lost her husband
and aches to feel him next to her again in her lonely nights... then again sung by the
lovely voice of Teresa James portraying the lonely woman (which is one of the 3 bonus
tracks to the CD where "Women Do Hunter"). In "How Could You Be
So Honest" Hunter laments to another man for being so honest as to tell
his lover he no longer wants her, which breaks the heart of the 'singer' who can't bear to
see her pain and would never have hurt her that way. Another great tune, which is
reminiscent of Elton John, with a bit of blues mixed in is, "Whole Lot of
Weather".
From the first 10 tracks sung by Hunter to the final 3 bonus tracks,
all performed by different ladies singing Hunter's songs, "One Last Chance"
holds your attention, affection and heart from start to finish. Hunter's truly honest,
touching lyrics in each and every song and the professional compositions of instruments
blended with Hunter's outstanding voice make this album a classic for any collector to
own.
I urge each of you to make "One Last Chance" a part of
your collection. You can't got wrong. Hunter is the ONLY artist I know of who gives you a
100% guarantee... if you don't like it, you send it back and he'll return your money! To
this date, none have been returned. I can assure you, he couldn't pry my copy out of my
clutches!
Now's your chance.. don't miss out on "One Last
Chance"!
