Advantages: Good choice of tracks. Good cover versions. Diversity of artists. Disadvantages: Can't think of any other than maybe a couple of strange choices for covers.
I own all three Live Lounge albums to date and would say they have got better with each release. There is a good mix of revamped versions of well known tracks by the original artists combined with interesting cover versions. This particular album also showcases the talents of a few artists I previously knew little about namely Elliot Minor, Ida Maria, Santogold and Bat For Lashes although a friend had actually recommended the latter to me. As these ... ...me intrigued as to the quality of their own material and I'm sure others will feel the same about the artists who appear that they know little about. Most of the tracks here have been big hits so you will be familiar with all but a few of the 40 offerings. Another interesting feature is the inclusion of two versions of the same song, one a cover and the other a new version by the original artist. Check out Sam Sparro's version of "American Boy" then ...
geebobuk 02.09.2009
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Fantastic album. Live Lounge never fails to disappoint. It's great to hear artists playing other artists songs to give them a new slant. ...
kitty08 10.11.2008
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