The Hunt (Guv'ner album)

The Hunt is the second album by the American indie band Guv'ner.^[3][4] It was released in 1996 by Merge Records in the United States, and Wiiija Records in the UK. The album was produced by Don Fleming and Julie Cafritz.^[3][5]

The Hunt
Studio album by Guv'ner
Released	1996
Studio	Rare Book Room, Williamsburg, NY
Genre	Indie rock
Label	Merge Records[1] Wiiija Records
Producer	Don Fleming, Julie Cafritz
Guv'ner chronology
Hard For Measy For You (1994) The Hunt (1996) Spectral Worship (1998)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

"She's Evil," "The Nazarene," and "Break a Promise" were released as singles. Guv'ner supported the album by touring with Cat Power.^[6]

Critical reception

The Washington Post wrote that "Guv'ner favors a ragged, grimy sound ... When bassist Pumpkin Wentzel ... adds her harmonies, Guv'ner goes pop despite its best attempts at edginess and minimalism."^[7] The Fort Worth Star-Telegram deemed the album "tuneful, heartfelt—sometimes humorous and goofy—rock."^[8]

The San Diego Union-Tribune praised Wentzel, writing that her "instrumentation and too-infrequent singing make Pixies-era Kim Deal a handy reference point."^[9] The State concluded that the band manages "to retain its lo-fi elegance and inspired dilettantish approach."^[10]

In 2003, Philadelphia Weekly called the album "an overlooked treasure."^[11]

Track listing

1. "Motorcycle Man"
2. "Stone's Throw"
3. "She's Evil"
4. "The Nazarene"
5. "Your Majesty"
6. "Tom Tom"
7. "Break a Promise"
8. "Feet on Wood"
9. "Southern Baptist w/ Sparklers"
10. "Leave Me Be"
11. "Rockbending"
12. "Ghost of Your Controllership"

Instrumentation and Personnel

• Charles Gansa (guitar, vocals)
• Pumpkin Wentzel (bass, vocals)
• Danny Tunick (drums)
• Julie Cafritz and Don Fleming (backing vocals on "She's Evil")