Album Review: The Color Spectrum by The Dear Hunter

There’s a reason that certain albums resonate with us at different times. Some records just sound right as the leaves change color and the air cools during autumn months while others require warmer temperatures and brighter skies. Some songs make more sense on a rainy day than they do when the sun is shining brightly. The beauty of music lies in its canvas, which offers endless possibilities to the artist should they be willing to take on the task of creation with honesty, vision and passion.

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A departure from the Act I-VI album cycle that the band has been working on, The Color Spectrum finds the Dear Hunter moving in a different and even more conceptual direction, writing songs influenced by the visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum. While the project spans nine EPs consisting of 36 total tracks, this album collects just 11 of the songs, giving listeners a small taste of the massive project. Casey Crescenzo and company do an admirable job of sticking to the concept, especially given the abstract nature of the project, delivering a collection of songs that actually feel as if they represent the colors associated with them.

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