On the The Covers Record, Chan Marshall continues her evolution into a remarkably expressive interpreter of songs; her earlier covers of Pavement's "We Dance" and Smog's "Bathysphere" are among her most distinctive performances. This collection includes songs originally by Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, Moby Grape, Michael Hurley, and Anonymous. Marshall's sparest album yet, The Covers Record uses guitar and piano as the only foils for her malleable, emotional voice. These tools are more than enough to turn the Stones' anthem "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" into a bluesy, slinky version emphasizing the song's tension and frustration as much as its jaded sexiness, and "Kingston Town" from a reggae standard into a hymnal reflection. Marshall's gentle version of Hurley's "Sweedeedee" and plaintive reading of the Velvets' "I Found a Reason" recall the quietest, most spiritual moments from Moon Pix. This culminates on the cover of her own "In This Hole" from What Would the Community Think; one of the most drastic revisions, its soft pianos and serene vocals replace the original's turbulent anguish, reflecting her changing musical path. Marshall explores many emotional directions, from her yearning version of Moby Grape's "Naked If I Want To" to her brooding sensuality on "Wild Is the Wind," to her down-home optimism on Bob Dylan's "Paths of Victory." "Salty Dog"'s lilting melody and humorous lyrics bring out Marshall's Georgia twang, while her version of Smog's "Red Apples" shows off her voice's sensual lows and keening highs. The joyous cover of "Sea of Love" (originally by Phil Phillips) brings this accomplished, heartfelt Covers Record to a very happy end.
Hip Hop Thursday seems to be such a hit with the kids, that I am now proposing a sequel...Naked Friday...whaddya think?Actually...i just wanted to post some Cat Power...her 'Covers Record' never gets old...i can listen to this thing any time for an occasion...how many albums can you say that about? Not a lot..then again I think I could listen to Chan Marshall sing the phone book and I would fin...
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...in yet another DIY youtube video!I remember seeing this movie for the first time...and mind you, it had been years since ANY of us had seen Anthony Michael Hall, and thinking to myself 'Wow...he is TOTALLY on steroids!"
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Here is the final installment of tonight's trilogy of songs that I think deserve music videos...I mean just listen to this...its so incredible...don't you agree?
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!http://pearlofcivilization.net/images/152.jpg (Cat Power at Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2007)!I haven't seen Cat Power live since she got her shit together and quit the alcoholism, so I'm pleasantly stunned by "this video of her performance":http://chanel.com/fashion/en-us/index.php?fullscreen=1&goto=0&x=30&y=0&width=1152&height=752 (click around) at the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007...
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The Spice Girls are "reuniting." Well thank god for that, right? I can sleep better at night now. I just didn't realize that (formerly Sporty) Mel C has turned into Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power. WTF? Go Mel C! You look nothing like the hag our girl Posh does these days, but I guess shes just getting aesthetically prepared for her move to L.A. See you soon, Victoria!Chan Marshall has also been d...
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Browsing through the record shops the other day, I managed to pick up The Covers Record by Cat Power on sale. The stand-out track for me on this album has to be I Found A Reason, originally by The Velvet Underground. It is just beautiful and tugs at the heartstrings.
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I think you might remember this song. I know I do. I'll send you a CD today with it and a few others.
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Here's Chan Marshall putting her spin on this Bowie Classic (which was itself a cover of a song made famous by Johnny Mathis - thanks Buzz!). And here's Bowie doing a very noir version:
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This reminds me of someone but I can't think of who. I love her voice though! Very mellow if you're feeling loving.
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| 1 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction |
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| 2 Kingsport Town |
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| 3 Troubled Waters |
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| 4 Naked, If I Want To |
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| 5 Sweedeedee |
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| 6 In This Hole |
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| 7 I Found a Reason |
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| 8 Wild Is the Wind |
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| 9 Red Apples |
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| 10 Paths of Victory |
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| 11 Salty Dog |
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| 12 Sea of Love |
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