Gregory and the Hawk

The Profile

Gregory and the Hawk is the stage name of American singer‑songwriter Meredith Godreau, known for intimate acoustic songs and the early demo featuring 'Boats And Birds'.

Review (fedeee, 2008) describes the project as centered on Meredith (vocals and guitar), notes other contributors between 2003 and the first album (Mike McGuire, Jeff Ratner, Adam Christgau, Susan Ambrose), cites influences (Nick Drake, Liz Phair, PJ Harvey), mentions the 2007 album In Your Dreams, and highlights the demo's eight tracks and the song 'Boats And Birds'.

A close, intimate review of Gregory and the Hawk's early demo that highlights Meredith's velvety voice and simple acoustic arrangements. The reviewer praises 'Boats And Birds' and notes pop-leaning songwriting despite folk influences. The demo is seen as affecting though at times raw.