| Product Summary | | UPC: 00660200213626 | | Release Date: 1/11/2005 | | Buy.com Sku: 63938388 | | Item#: M2N32T | Format:  CD |
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Disc 1
| | Song Title | Sample | | 1. It's The Sun - The Polyphonic Spree ~ Various Artists |  | | 2. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 - The Flaming Lips ~ Various Artists | | | 3. Blower's Daughter, The - Damien Rice ~ Various Artists | | | 4. Flying High - Jem ~ Various Artists | | | 5. Amongst Butterflies - Paul Weller ~ Various Artists | | | 6. Go To Sleep - Radiohead ~ Various Artists | | | 7. One Big Holiday - My Morning Jacket ~ Various Artists | | | 8. Mirando De Lado - Kinky ~ Various Artists | | | 9. Untitled - Interpol ~ Various Artists | | | 10. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand ~ Various Artists | | | 11. Answer - Sarah McLachlan ~ Various Artists | | | 12. Waitin' For A Superman - Iron & Wine ~ Various Artists | | | 13. Jerusalem - Steve Earle ~ Various Artists | |
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| | Album Notes and Credits |
Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel: Paul John Weller (vocals, guitar, piano); Nick McCarthy, Steven Drozd (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Gilberto Cerezo (vocals, guitar, scratches); Carlos Chairez, Damien Rice, Jim James, Sam Beam, Alex Kapranos (vocals, guitar); Wayne Coyne (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ulises Lozano (vocals, keyboards, programming); Omar Gongora (vocals, drums, percussion); Paul Thompson (vocals, drums); Cesar Pliego, Lisa Hannigan (vocals); Pat McKinney, Daniel Kessler, Janek Gwizdala (guitar); Danny Cash, Eric Altesleben, Daniel Huffman (keyboards); Patrick Hallahan, Sam Fogarino (drums). | | Recording information: Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY (07/18/2002-10/13/2004); KCRW program "Morning Becomes Eclectic" Live Performanc (07/18/2002-10/13/2004); Museum Of Television And Radio, NY (07/18/2002-10/13/2004); The Village, Los Angeles, CA (07/18/2002-10/13/2004). | | "Hey! It's the sun/And it makes me shine!" The line encapsulates the upraised arms, billowing robes, and nappy haircut goodness of the Polyphonic Spree. But the combo's energized performance of "It's the Sun" that opens Sounds Eclectic 3 also typifies KCRW Santa Monica's ever-reliable series, where artists stop by the public radio outlet and Nic Harcourt's Morning Becomes Eclectic show to make live recordings and, assumedly, drink some strong coffee. After the Spree it's two gorgeously quiet tracks, the sparely soulful "Blower's Daughter" from Damien Rice, and Jem's gently acoustic "Flying High." Radiohead completists will note an acoustic reading of "Go to Sleep," and Sarah McLachlan's solo piano performance of "Answer" highlights her usual blend of the solemn and the ethereal. Sounds Eclectic 3 isn't all acoustic. My Morning Jacket and Kinky turn in feisty full-band takes, as do Interpol and Franz Ferdinand. Harcourt's notes reveal the latter performances as the respective groups' first-ever radio sessions. In general, it's another strong showing from the KCRW series, and a must for any fan of live music in an intimate setting. [The set is adorned with some incredible, whimsical artwork from noted LA-area artist Daniel Peacock; as usual, sales of Sounds Eclectic went to support the non-profit station itself.] ~ Johnny Loftus | | Nic Harcourt's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" radio show on Santa Monica, California's KCRW is renowned for its dynamic, trend-setting music programming. Recorded without any overdubs, the sessions broadcast on the show reveal musicians in a refreshingly spare setting. On this 2005 KCRW compilation, both newer and long-established artists perform in the station's studio, from the post-punk-influenced breakout band Franz Ferdinand (the energetic "Take Me Out") to former Jam man Paul Weller (the gentle "Amongst Butterflies"). | | Kentucky twang-rockers My Morning Jacket run through a blazing "One Big Holiday" (perhaps the most rocked-out performance to grace the KCRW studio), while Steve Earle creates an equally thrilling effect with only his voice and guitar on "Jerusalem." The two most fascinating tracks on this collection, however, are both reinterpretations of Flaming Lips songs--the band itself contributes a minimal, piano-driven version of "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1" and Iron & Wine glides through a quiet, folky take on "Waitin' for a Superman." A typically versatile SOUNDS ECLECTIC offering, this album reinforces the program's adventurous reputation. |
Producer: Nic Harcourt |
Engineer: Matt Marrin; Jason Wormer; Ray Guarna; Gary Stokes; Mario Diaz; Nigel Godrich; Ryan Pickett; Bob Carlson |
| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 01/11/2005 | | Original Release Date : 2005 | | Catalog ID : 2136 | | Label : Palm | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Live | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00660200213626 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | | 3.5 stars out of 5 - "[F]eatures knockout live-in-the-studio [performances]..." |
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