Cat Power: The Covers Record Vinyl LP

Cool collection of sparsely arranged, haunting ballad style covers from Cat Power, all recorded during 1998 and 1999. Ms. Marshall takes on songs by notable acts like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Bill Callahan and Johnny Mathis, as well as traditional tracks like “Kingsport Town,” and “Wild Is The Wind.” A pared down version of “In This Hole” from 1996’s What Would The Community Think LP is also included. 12 tracks total, pressed on quality 120g vinyl.

• music label: Matador / 2009

reviewed by Hires 07/2009

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