One of AC's best tracks, where it all properly comes together, IMHO. And of course anything with SOC on is always a pleasure. She picks the BEST artists to collaborate with...
Strong, confident music from a woman with a truly, exhilaratingly bombastic sensibility. It comes together best when performed live. Lifts my spirit anytime...
Amazon in the UK now have this for £9.99 - at last, because I couldn't face paying the imported price and I've been dying to get hold of it after hearing it on RP. Phew...
Byrne's poetic lyrical genius shines particularly brightly through this one. Always loved his determined use of clean, simple language to conjure up unique, slightly off-kilter little worlds.
The original is one of the best tracks of the past ten years. Fact. This version doesn't add much to - say - Ray LaMontagne's version, but it's great to see a strong track rise above it's deceptively simple dance origins. By the way - the song reflects a personal experience. Make a difference?
Interesting, definitely, but perhaps a little self-conscious...Could do without the animal sounds, the bells and the rather prosaic speaking in the background, which is just distracting from what is otherwise a bit of a gem...see what she was trying to do, but suspect it means repeat listens would be just, well, annoying...
Haven't heard this for years and struck by how sparse it sounds. And simple...and how weak the drumming is...
Interviewer: 'Ringo, what's it like to be the best drummer in the world?' George Harrison: 'Best drummer in the world? He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles'
I bought the 'Hand on my Heart' single from this album when I was a youngster and played it to death. Thanks for the reminder, Bill!
Interviewer: 'Ringo, what's it like to be the best drummer in the world?'
George Harrison: 'Best drummer in the world? He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles'