The Dear Hunter’s debut, an epic rock opera, is inspired, eclectic and masterfully poetic. The Lake South The River North bursts at the seams with dynamic waltzes and polkas, spine-chilling choral movements, spotless key changes and rocking build ups to frantic, screaming choruses that The Mars Volta would be proud to call their own. “The Inquiry of Ms. Terri” packs the most energy, combining airy, angelic falsettos and crashing orchestra hits. ”The Pimp and The Priest” is dramatic, featuring Dear Hunter founder and visionary Casey Crescenzo’s rich falsetto stretching higher and higher over a lush, well-crafted horn and string section. Grade: A-
— Neil Mirochnick, Muse Contributing Writer