The retro soul tag is added to almost any contemporary work that sounds like it was originally recorded before 1980, and Mayer Hawthorne is aware of how trends come and go. on HOW DO YOU DO, his first major label effort for Universal Republic Records, Hawthorne proves that he is not part of a trend. The classic Motown sound that provided the blueprint for his self-produced independent debut, a STRANGE ARRANGEMENT, remains, but is joined on HOW DO YOU DO by music reminiscent of late 1960s California pop and the best work from the likes of Steely Dan and Chicago.

1. Get to Know You
2. A Long Time
3. Can't Stop
4. Dreaming
5. The Walk
6. Finally Falling
7. Hooked
8. Stick Around
9. The News
10. You Called Me
11. You're Not Ready
12. No Strings