"Van has absorbed the likes of Marvin, Rufus, Curtis and Prince and then added the most important ingredient, himself....Van Hunt...worth the money." - The New York Times 2/23/04

"Despite all his emotional turmoil, Van Hunt remains mercifully melisma-free....saving the crests and falls for the swirling synths, slick guitars and percolating
bass lines...good or bad, love hurts - A" - Entertainment Weekly 2/27/04

"One of the most incredible musicians I know." - Alicia Keys / Rolling Stone Oct 2003

"Van Hunt seems poised to carry the sexy-soul flag. His debut accomplishes what R&B pretenders rarely achieve: a complete record that never sounds forced." - Esquire

"His music draws comparisons to Curtis Mayfield, Prince, James Brown and Sly Stone." - USA Today

"He shares the rich neosoul leanings of Maxwell and D