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Product Description
Her second album of covers; this one a tribute to the great vocalists who've influenced her over the years. The album comes in two versions: deluxe silver-foil gatefold cover (LP and CD) with bonus disc of extra tracks and regular jewelcase version (CD only). Backed by Dirty Delta Blues (Judah Bauer, Gregg Foreman, Jim White, Erik Papparazzi). Guest appearances: Spooner Oldham (Neil Young, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan), Larry McDonald (Toots & The Maytals, Taj Mahal), Teenie Hodges (Al Green, Memphis Rhythm Band), and Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Will Oldham).

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3 out of 5 stars

the old and the new February 1, 2008
22 out of 27 found this review helpful

The album to compare this to is her first covers album The Covers Record; that was from 2000, and the young singer has grown and changed a lot since then. Her stunningly stark, almost gothic (but spare) setting of some familiar and lesser known songs was raw and powerful then. Now she's working with experienced musicians, and is more experienced herself, and the sound is warmer, more assured, more rock and blues oriented. I like the new disc fine, but only a few tracks really stand out: a new version of "Metal Heart" that is moody and acoustic, and her love song to Aretha Franklin, whom you can really cite as an influence on her current retro-rock sound. Chan Marshall is feeling her Southern Soul roots.

The point of this review, however, is to say that if you're a fan of her earlier albums, be sure you get this deluxe version with the extra E.P., because it's actually better than the main album. Here you find the Patsy Cline classic "She's Got You," but Chan's delivery makes even Patsy's version sound happy in comparison, plus an epic and meandering and devastating version of "Angelitos Negros." The EP has an overall downbeat vibe that recalls the stripped down and minimal Cat Power of old.

1 out of 5 stars

What happened to Cat Power? January 25, 2008
17 out of 30 found this review helpful

I really wanted to enjoy this album, but I couldn't. Where did the Cat Power that everybody knows and loves go? The days of "Free" and " I don't Blame You" have disappeared. Her music has gone to a different place and is drawing a whole new crowd of people to her. I think she is far too talented of an artist to not be writing her own music. It would have been nice to hear even one song with some acoustic guitar or heart felt lyrics : )

5 out of 5 stars

Downbeat and exciting... January 23, 2008
13 out of 20 found this review helpful

Chan Marshall wins again! Cat Power first came to my attention in 2006 with the release of "The Greatest"... and believe me I really felt "The Greatest" was the greatest. Now comes "Jukebox" and again Chan Marshall is won me over.

"Jukebox" is what I call jazz and blues for today's generation of music lovers. This album is dark and downbeat with shimmering pulses of excitement. From beginning to end each song captures you and keeps you listening.

The album opens with a understated yet vaguely bombastic cover of "New York, New York" which Chan calls "New York". Her voice is soothing as she sings "start spreading the news". This is "NY,NY" like I've never heard it before. While others merely have copied the original, Chan takes the song and gives it a new life and makes it completely her own.

Ramblin' (Wo)man" is Chan's take on Hank Williams' "Ramblin' Man" again she wins and makes even this classic her own.

Chan Marshall's voice, as understated as it is, has a great presence. Vocally Chan is not in the league as singers such as Nina Simone, Karen Carpenter, Annie Lennox or Aretha Franklin, though Chan possesses a charm all her own. She has her own sound and style which is inimitable and for that alone Chan is one of today's greatest vocal stylists. Her voice carries a gruff yet smooth melancholic confidence. She has a raw intimacy that nobody else on today's music scene can quite match.

At this early stage my favorite track is "Don't Explain" which has long been a Billie Holiday classic. Chan takes this blues staple and completely turns it around while retaining the song's underlying mournful blues feel. Chan's performance of this song, unique as it is, is every bit as effective as Billie Holiday's. Billie had her style and Chan has her own way of presenting jazz and blues to a society of music listeners waiting for something new and freshly exciting. Cat Power (Chan Marshall) fills the bill and succeeds.

5 out of 5 stars

I love the music of Cat Power January 24, 2008
10 out of 17 found this review helpful

Chan Marshall is a talented singer and musician. I can't believe I haven't heard of her until now. It is clear that she has been influenced by many different artists. I love the song choices on this disc. Most of these songs are not instantly identifiable, but all are beautifully performed. Chan's rendition of "New York" is so smooth and sensual. I love the beat of the drums on this track. Another highlight is "Aretha, Sing One For Me". I think this song is very soulful and upbeat. "Lord, Help The Poor And Needy" is a new song to me. This track is about having hope when things are not going well in life. I also like the romantic track "Don't Explain". Chan's vocals are so seductive here. Billie Holiday would be proud of this cover. "I Believe In You" is a standout track. This classic song by Bob Dylan sounds better in Chan's vocal register. The guitar playing by Judah Bauer gives this track an energetic kick. I love the piano playing on the tracks "Blue". This song is about how everyone has insecurities in life.

I also like the piano playing on the original song "Song For Bobby". The bass guitar is so groovy on the track "Lost Someone". This song is a real gem because of the bass guitar. "Silver Stallion" is a song about the adventures a person can have on a horse. "She's Got You" is a pretty rendition of the Patsy Cline song. I love the music of Cat Power and her band.

5 out of 5 stars

The Great Cat Power January 30, 2008
10 out of 19 found this review helpful

While she has beens howing a lot of promise over the last ten years, this collections of covers actually does her more justice than her last record, the very modestly titled The Greatest. Anyway this is really beautifully produced retro-rock. I can fully recommend it to anybody who likes her but also to anyone interested in discovering one of the young talents of the day.

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