Say what you like about BBC Radio 1, its DJs or its playlists, theyre definitely getting ... more
one thing right through their commitment to live music--particularly with regards to the often quirky fruits that tumble forth from its Live Lounge. Volume 3 of the double CD collections from these sessions arrives packed with more than enough in the way of gems to offset the few inevitable run-of-the-mill single performances. Those justifying the format when modifying their own tracks include Kasabian working "Sympathy for the Devil" into "LSF", Duffy bringing some grit to a stripped down "Mercy", absent as shes trotted it out endlessly elsewhere, and a bare, emotional "Daddys Gone" from Glasvegas. The real value of the set though is found in amongst Girls Alouds sensitive version of "With Every Heartbeat" (originally by Robyn), Ida Marias feisty "Sweet About Me" (Gabriella Cilmi), REM sketching "Munich" (Editors) out with mandolin refinement, Kate Nash absolutely owning a cute, giddy "Fluorescent Adolescent" (Arctic Monkeys), Goldfrapps haunting "Its Not Over Yet" (Grace--made famous again by Klaxons), Santogolds paranoid and chilling take on "Hometown Glory" (Adele) and Bat for Lashes pulsing, minimalist "Sweet Dreams" (Eurhythmics). If youre looking for one single convincing reason to own this though, look no further than Dizzee Rascals bench-press solid, somersault swaggering, air-punching attitude-laden re-jigging of the Ting Tings "Thats Not My Name". Its enough to justify the licence fee. --James Berry
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Say what you like about BBC Radio 1, its DJs or its playlists, theyre definitely getting ... more
one thing right through their commitment to live music--particularly with regards to the often quirky fruits that tumble forth from itsLive Lounge. Volume 3 of the double CD collections from these sessions arrives packed with more than enough in the way of gems to offset the few inevitable run-of-the-mill single performances. Those justifying the format when modifying their own tracks include Kasabian working "Sympathy for the Devil" into "LSF", Duffy bringing some grit to a stripped down "Mercy", absent as shes trotted it out endlessly elsewhere, and a bare, emotional "Daddys Gone" from Glasvegas. The real value of the set though is found in amongst Girls Alouds sensitive version of "With Every Heartbeat" (originally by Robyn), Ida Marias feisty "Sweet About Me" (Gabriella Cilmi), REM sketching "Munich" (Editors) out with mandolin refinement, Kate Nash absolutely owning a cute, giddy "Fluorescent Adolescent" (Arctic Monkeys), Goldfrapps haunting "Its Not Over Yet" (Grace--made famous again by Klaxons), Santogolds paranoid and chilling take on "Hometown Glory" (Adele) and Bat for Lashes pulsing, minimalist "Sweet Dreams" (Eurhythmics). If youre lookingfor one single convincing reason to own this though, look no further than Dizzee Rascals bench-press solid, somersault swaggering, air-punching attitude-laden re-jigging of the Ting Tings "Thats Not My Name". Its enough to justify the licence fee.--James Berry
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Say what you like about BBC Radio 1, its DJs or its playlists, theyre definitely getting ... more
one thing right through their commitment to live music--particularly with regards to the often quirky fruits that tumble forth from its Live Lounge. Volume 3 of the double CD collections from these sessions arrives packed with more than enough in the way of gems to offset the few inevitable run-of-the-mill single performances. Those justifying the format when modifying their own tracks include Kasabian working "Sympathy for the Devil" into "LSF", Duffy bringing some grit to a stripped down "Mercy", absent as shes trotted it out endlessly elsewhere, and a bare, emotional "Daddys Gone" from Glasvegas. The real value of the set though is found in amongst Girls Alouds sensitive version of "With Every Heartbeat" (originally by Robyn), Ida Marias feisty "Sweet About Me" (Gabriella Cilmi), REM sketching "Munich" (Editors) out with mandolin refinement, Kate Nash absolutely owning a cute, giddy "Fluorescent Adolescent" (Arctic Monkeys), Goldfrapps haunting "Its Not Over Yet" (Grace--made famous again by Klaxons), Santogolds paranoid and chilling take on "Hometown Glory" (Adele) and Bat for Lashes pulsing, minimalist "Sweet Dreams" (Eurhythmics). If youre looking for one single convincing reason to own this though, look no further than Dizzee Rascals bench-press solid, somersault swaggering, air-punching attitude-laden re-jigging of the Ting Tings "Thats Not My Name". Its enough to justify the licence fee. --James Berry
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Advantages: Great sense of fun and music abilty, lacking ego! Disadvantages: The Automatic and Fiddy!
Covers have always been a bit of a hit and miss affair. Some people do it well, some people don't. It can be commercial suicide and ruin artists' credibility. The recent trend over the years, pushed particularly by Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley, and other ventures such as Warchild, is that an artist can perform live, or record a cover and still retain their credibility and not come over as a sell-out. Maybe it's just that people have lightened up a little, or maybe it is just because there are things like the LiveLounge, that encourage well-picked songs to do as a cover.
Granted that the concept is not a new one, and even Jo would not say that. But, I think the idea of the LiveLounge is maybe new. For the last couple of decades, musicians and music lovers have been concerned about what is cool and what is now. Noone would have dared ...
Advantages: Brilliant Covers, Great Original Versions Disadvantages: Data Listings on MP3 Players Is Sketchy
I actually downloaded this rather than buy the CD, but then had the wonderful surprise of The Blonde coming home and depositing it in my lap having just been out shopping.
She bought it because I had been wittering on about how much I loved Jo Whiley on Radio One and especially the covers that the artists did on the livelounge. It seems to have got through.... I might have to try that tactic when I want a new suit *grin*
Anyhow.... The album covers are actually pretty non-descript. The front shows some guitar cases with plenty of stickers, a couple of Mike stands and a bright red label with Radio One livelounge emblazened upon it. It does a job I suppose.
The reverse of the CD has the track listings on, and since it is a double CD, there really isn't that much room for anything else.
The tracks involved are as follows ...
Advantages: Some excellent performance, shows the pure raw talents of some of the UKs top artists Disadvantages: some weaker tracks and some covers that dont work for me
I have to admit I have been waiting in anticipation for the release of a livelounge CD for a number of years. My mornings are often much happier after hearing the Jo Whiley show, partly for her sexy voice (unfortunatly not featured on the CD) and for the amazing livelounge sessions.
For those of you that dont listen to radio 1 mid-morning during the week, Jo Whiley often invites artists into the studio for a chat and to perform a few tracks. These are often stripped down accoustic versions of thier most famous songs and an inpromptu cover which can range from the sublimly beautiful to the hilariously funny.
This CD compramises the best performances from the last couple of years and there should be something for everybody on this list. The songs range from moving acoustic versions of artists well known hits (KT tunstall other ...
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