Urban Deer Hunt is a rock band from Austin, TX. The singer (Blake) and guitarist (Jake) went to high school and undergrad together. After having played a few shows around Texas and honing their songwriting skills, they decided it was time to record a few things professionally which became a three-song EP entitled Sacred Lands.
The EP begins with the title track “Sacred Lands” and right off the bat I was getting serious Tom Petty vibes. It was both the Americana inspired music and vocal delivery. Blake does sound like Petty which is most noticeable on the verse. The chorus comes and the song sort of feels more like a contemporary rock/pop song. It’s definitely got a single worthy quality to it. This is a fantastic song. “Wave” comes out of the gates with an explosive arrangement. The guitars soar, the bass is steady and the drums drive. Similar to the previous song the Americana vibes are evident. It’s dynamic with clear distinct parts. The hook is easy to remember and something people could sing along with. Tom Petty still felt like the main influence here but you can throw in John Mellencamp as well. Last up is “Days of my Youth” and something about the song felt like I had heard the vocal melody before. In fact I looked it up to make sure it wasn’t a cover. The song feels like it starts with the hook. There’s a breakdown of sorts that happens where he goes into a higher octave range and this section felt more reminiscent of a band like The Black Crowes. This was my personal favorite song out of the three. I can’t say that Urban Deer Hunt is reinventing the wheel. Americana rock in this style is still very popular. That being said, they sound great. The production is top notch, the delivery is precise and passionate and the songs are well constructed with memorable melodies. I think fans of heartfelt Americana should love this. This was a solid start for the band and I hope to hear more in the not too distant future.
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