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Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 2 CD(s) - Label: Family - Distributor: Universal Music - Released: 20/10/2003 - 602498113974 more

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A review by fairenoughclough on Uncovered - Various Artists
November 24th, 2005


Author's product rating:   Uncovered - Various Artists - rated by fairenoughclough

Originality Groundbreaking 
Lyrics Thought-provoking 
Quality and consistency of tracks A couple of weak links 
How does it compare to the artist's other releases Not applicable 
Value for Money Excellent 

Advantages: 38 tracks
Disadvantages: some fillers

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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This is an oddity for me, I've seen collections of cover versions before and this is the reverse a collection of original recordings later covered by in the main more famous artists.

Track listing
1. Money (That's What I Want) - Strong, Barrett
2. Angel (Of The Morning) - Kelly, Pat (1)
3. Use Me - Withers, Bill
4. Strawberry Letter 23 - Otis, Shuggie
5. Cocaine - Cale, J.J.
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Undisputed Truth
7. Work To Do - Isley Brothers
8. Am I The Same Girl - Acklin, Barbara
9. Taj Mahal - Ben, Jorge
10. Give Me Just A Little More Time - Chairmen Of The Board
11. Nathan Jones - Supremes (1)
12. Harlem Shuffle - Bob & Earl
13. Gotcha - Scott, Tom
14. You See The Trouble With Me - White, Barry
15. Daydream - Kallmann, Gunter Choir
16. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Springfield, Dusty
17. Something Stupid - Sinatra, Frank & Nancy
18. Feeling Good - Simone, Nina
19. Wild World - Stevens, Cat
20. She's The One - World Party
21. I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun - Rotary Connection
22. Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
23. Take Me Home - Cher
24. Love Machine - Miracles
25. Ready Or Not Here I Come - Delphonics
26. California Soul - 5th Dimension (1)
27. When Did You Stop Loving Me When Did I Stop Loving You - Gaye, Marvin
28. Relight My Fire - Hartman, Dan
29. Gimme Some Lovin' - Davis, Spencer Group
30. Tainted Love - Jones, Gloria
31. Tears Of A Clown - Robinson, Smokey
32. Twist And Shout - Isley Brothers
33. Tide Is High - Holt, John
34. Mas Que Nada - Ben, Jorge
35. Oye Como Va - Puente, Tito
36. Can't Get Used To Losing You - Williams, Andy (1)
37. Be Thankful For What You've Got - DeVaughn, William
38. Les Fleur - Riperton, Minnie

Some superb vintage Northern soul, some lilting reggae numbers

The standout track has to be the absolutely delightful, "She's the one" by "World Party" the depth and emotion of the vocal leaves Robbie Williams looking on jealously and wishing it was him.

this track is closely followe by Barbara Acklin ( WHO ? ), managing to outdo the fabulous "Dusty springfield" on "Am I the same girl ?".

other great tracks include :-

>> splendidly funky version od he fatalistic "Use me", which was later incredibly outfunked by the Sly and Robbie/Grace Jones collaboration

>>Nina Simone's seminal big band stomper "Feeling good"

>>Classic feelgood soul from Chairmen of the board.

It almost makes you want to say, "they don't make them like that anymore"

In my opinion the most intriguing tracks are those which have seen major changes during their reinterpretation:-

"Tainted love" goes from Northern soul stomper by Gloria Jones ( whose last hit was as one half of a duet in a mini with Marc Bolan), to the Camp Electronica of Soft Cell.

"The tide is high", goes from highly emotional down-tempo organ-riff-laden reggae from "John Holt", to uptempo classic pop from Blondie.

"Wild world", goes from folksy acoustic from Cat Stevens to pop-reggae from maxi Priest.

Disappointing tracks for me were the latin tinged "mas que nada" and "oye como va", just don't float my boat I'm afraid.


Picked up from Amazon marketplace for £3.99 including p&p, an absolute bargain.

Something for everyone here. 


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