Wednesday, September 8, 2010

music: Cat Power – Jukebox (2008)

This woman’s voice blows my mind, her rendition of Ramblin’ woman is absolutely incredible.

Jukebox is mostly a tribute to some of the songwriters that influenced her. Names like James Brown & the Famous Flames, Bob Dylan and Billie Holiday. Actually her cover of Billie Holiday’s Don’t explain is a fresh spin of the original. Great song, my favourite, along with Silver Stallion.

Cat Power’s folky/bluesy voice has a very intimate and honest feel to it.
Sometimes it feels like a light stroll on a sunny day (Silver stallion; Aretha sing one for me) and sometimes it feels like she’s baring her soul out (parts of Song to Bobby, and Ramblin’ woman).

But whatever the tempo, it feels almost as if each song was written by or for her. A difficult thing to achieve with covers, especially with such legendary songs. 

Reminds me of: Norah Jones, lazy sunday afternoons, Juno (Sea of Love), Love :)

9/10 Love her. Her mannerisms and the way she dances (or tries to)...

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