Review: The Hunna – 100
Words by Ally Fisher
Breaking into the alternative music scene with nothing short of a bang last fall with the release of their single “Bonfire” and it’s b-side, “She’s Casual,” U.K. natives The Hunna are here to take the world by storm with their debut LP, 100. Loaded with fun riffs, catchy melodies and lyrics emphasizing individuality and self-worth, 100 will effortlessly become one of your favorite albums to date.
The album opens with the hit “Bonfire,” immediately gauging the listener into the band’s effortless alternative sound and is followed with a brimming 15 tracks. Overwhelming at first, the tracks never once blend together or become another repetitive facade of songs, a daunting task to surpass. Stand out tracks include “Waiting” with its powerful and hard-hitting chorus as well as “Coming Home” and its heavy bass line and guitars. But while most of the songs on 100 are guitar-driven with an edgy sound, track “Sycamore Tree” breaks the streak with its soft guitars and melody and even an outdoor sound track of birds chirping and wind rustling leaves, leaving it to be the most prominent song on the album. The lyrics on “Sycamore Tree,” however, are what drive the lovesick ballad as lead singer Ryan Potter coons of an idyllic utopia with a lover under a sycamore tree.
Through lyrics of good vibes, reckless abandon and pure love, 100 is an all-encompassing briefing of what The Hunna aim to achieve as a band in the scene today– that is to bring individuality, fearlessness and self-love to their fans. Never once boring or repetitive, the album is an all-around fun listen and is sure to recruit a fan or two along the way.
Overall Rating: 5/5
Recommended Tracks: “Sycamore Tree,” “Coming Home” & “She’s Casual”
