Act I: The Lake South, The River North is a studio album by The Dear Hunter

The Dear Hunter

The Dear Hunter is an indie rock band originating in Providence, Rhode Island. It began as a side project of Casey Crescenzo, formerly of post-hardcore band The Receiving End of Sirens...

, and is the band's debut release. It was released on September 26, 2006 on Triple Crown Records

Triple Crown Records

Triple Crown Records is a New York-based record label. It is home to Hit the Lights, The Receiving End of Sirens, The Dear Hunter, Moving Mountains, and As Tall as Lions, among others...

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The album is the first part of a six-act story. Act I is about the conception and birth of the main character – known only as The Dear Hunter or "The Boy" – to a prostitute named Ms. Terri.

Track listing

1. "Battesimo del Fuoco" – 1:56
2. "The Lake South" – 1:43
3. "City Escape" – 5:56
4. "The Inquiry of Ms. Terri" – 5:56
5. "1878" – 7:02
6. "The Pimp and the Priest" – 6:00
7. "His Hands Matched His Tongue" – 6:00
8. "The River North" – 4:03

Personnel

• Casey Crescenzo – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Production
• Nick Crescenzo – Drums

Additional personnel

• Judy Crescenzo – Additional vocals on "City Escape" and "The Inquiry of Ms. Terri"
• Phil Crescenzo – Organ on "1878"
• Tom Neeson – Trumpet
• Dan Nigro – Additional vocals on "1878"