Cat Power – Jukebox Review
Chan Marshall aka Cat Power is one of the most respected woman of indie rock. Her bluesy style is awesome and I can see why some artists have her as an influence as she’s released some great stuff.
Jukebox released this week, is Cat Power’s second covers record. It includes two songs done by her and covering artists such as the late James Brown, James Brown, Joni Mitchell and more. The album takes on a very bluesy and soulful vibe.
The problem is that this record is STILL just a covers record. Covers are still something that are offered for free on various music blogs and I would feel apprehensive about paying for this. I love Cat Power’s style personally but this album ultimately fails to grab me other then being kindof mediocre. The only song I found to stand out was “Lost Someone” (originally by James Brown).
Not really a great record and probably forgettable. I don’t have much to say but I could shell the album more for making a record that is something that isn’t “original” per se. Meh, I’ll just wait for her next release because if it’s anything like You Are Free or The Greatest, I’ll renew my love for Cat Power (not because she’s a fox).
This album gets a 3 out of 5 from me. I’m not a big Cat Power fan so I’m thinking big fans would take some pleasure in this but there’s not that many good songs on here like her previous work.
I’ll post Lost Someone but I’m feeling hesitant with all the other takedowns I’ve seen on other blogs.
Lost Someone by Cat Power (removed by request)
If you really love Cat Power, you might want to buy the album if so (help me out here) buy it from one of these 3 online stores:
Jukebox from CD Universe
MP3 version of Jukebox from Insound
Buy the deluxe edition @ Amazon.ca
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On behalf of Matador Records, many thanks for plugging Cat Power … .. we would, however, kindly ask you NOT to post copies of “JUKEBOX” on your site … .. the same applies to individual tracks from the new album, although we are pleased to announce that – as a gesture of goodwill to Cat Power’s fans – both “Song to Bobby” and “Metal Heart” have now been designated as promo tracks that fans and bloggers are allowed to host and post etc.
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