Sam Hunt

Ok so lets talk Sam Hunt. I've gotta say I am addicted. His album Montevallo has been on repeat for the last few weeks. I am in love with every song on the album and that is a rare occurrence for me. Even with artists or bands that I have loved for years there is usually at least one song on the album I do not like. You cannot please everyone. But with this album I am very pleased. Sam Hunt is an amazing singer and song writer. Yes, you read that correctly, not only does he sing all the songs on the album but he wrote them as well.
So back to the album. Sam Hunt has a unique style. Some of his songs like Take Your Time and Break Up in a Small Town have this speaking/singing thing going on. It gives the song a more story telling vibe. It puts you in his point of view and allows you to view the song through that lens. It is very cool. Most of the album is very upbeat. I have spent many a morning dancing around my kitchen to these songs. There are two songs on the album that have a slower tempo. They are Make You Miss Me and Speakers. These songs tell two different stories. Make You Miss Me is about the ending of a relationship. I find it interesting because it gives the point of view of a man being left by a woman that is always moving on to the next thing. I feel that women can relate to this song because women often experience this treatment from men. It's nice to understand the experience from a man's perspective. Speakers is a personal favorite of mine. This song is pure seduction. One of the reasons I love this album so much is because most of the songs on it are about relationships. With the exception of Raised on it, every song focuses on some aspect of a relationship or dating.
I have not had the opportunity to see Sam Hunt perform live but hopefully that will change in the coming months. He is going on tour with Hunter Hayes and Lady Antebellum. I have seen a few videos and I think he will be amazing to see live. He seems to be very energetic and good at engaging the crowd. I look forward to experiencing it for myself.