I'm not quite sure what you call this sort of dreamy alt-country/psychedelic folk style, but it sure is candy to the ears. Hope Sandoval has been at this thing for a while now even back with Mazzy Star, and Until The Hunter is another in a series of very well-executed albums in her catalog. The atmosphere and overall sound of the record is extremely cohesive and enveloping, and thus is not only an enjoyable album to hear, but an easy one to get through as well, despite its hour-long length. It's flaws are found in the sameyness of the compositions throughout the album, as they never really deviate from the slow-paced, dreamy alt-country the record does so well. Still, certain tracks like "Let Me Get There", on which Sandoval sings duet with Kurt Vile, are a shade above the others in terms of some quality, though the songs are usually of good quality regardless. Simply put, it's a brooding, slow-moving, and lovely alt-country album, with a caressing atmosphere that is all too eager to blanket the listener.
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