I bought this CD with a little hesitation as the original 'Jagged Little Pill' album back in 1995 was a classic. After being unimpressed with her last album 'Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie' I wondered what the motives behind re-releasing this album in an accoustic format were. A quick and easy payday? Cashing in on the reputation and success of what has to be said was a great album?
I'm glad to say that my fears were unfounded and that the album is well worth the money spent. All of the tracks i have listened to have not detracted any from those on the original album - in fact i found myself listening to both albums in order to compare which version i found to be the best. I found this very difficult as each version has its own merits! The relaxing nature of the acoustic version is a contrast to the more 'rocky', upbeat style of the original.
This CD has been playing in both my car and home stereo system for a couple of weeks now and I cant see any reason why it shouldn't carry on doing so for a long while to come.
Track List;
1. All I Really Want 2. You Oughta Know 3. Perfect 4. Hand In My Pocket 5. Right Through You 6. Forgiven 7. You Learn 8. Head Over Feet 9. Mary Jane 10. Ironic 11. Not The Doctor 12. Wake Up 13. Your House (Hidden Track)
All in all a good album - 4/5.
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Well, much better than before, but still not enough to give a better rating, why ? I can find a personal note in here, I can find the songs, I can find the information "acoustic", but still not much on sound, well, also acoustic doesn't sound the same everywhere ...
Advantages: A mellow, tuneful album - fabulous background dinner music! Disadvantages: Probably not a good choice if buying for someone who doesnt appreciate sole vocals!
Advantages: Chilled out,familiar,still got that magic,more mature vocals make songs emotionally stronger. Disadvantages: Not really any new material but it does give you something new in sound and feel.
Advantages: Chilled out,familiar,still got that magic,more mature vocals make songs emotionally stronger. Disadvantages: Not really any new material but it does give you something new in sound and feel.
Advantages: A mellow, tuneful album - fabulous background dinner music! Disadvantages: Probably not a good choice if buying for someone who doesnt appreciate sole vocals!