Cover Girls, Vol. 12
October 25, 2005 by Robbie McCown · 3 Comments
Former Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh recorded Cat Stevens’ “Trouble” for her fourth official solo album, Sunny Border Blue in 2001. The result was a song complimentary of the original, but with Hersh’s unmistakable voice and musical trademark.
The track was later released on the soundtrack for the popular show Everwood.
While I’m not a big fan of shows like Rock Star: INXS, I did happen upon Jordis Unga’s performance of ‘The Man Who Sold The World,’ a song written and performed by the legendary David Bowie. Unga’s rendition was incredibly striking, however. Emotional and engaging, it was remarkable to me that such power and intensity could come through a performance that lasts just over two minutes long. I surely hope Ms. Unga records a full album; it would be interesting to see what else she is capable of.
Snow & Voices, a side-project for singer-songwriter Lauri Kranz, released their self-titled debut album earlier this year, showcasing Kranz’s beautiful voice and compelling songwriting.
One song found on the album is ‘Go Your Own Way,’ a song written by Lindsay Buckingham and made famous by Fleetwood Mac. Kranz and company create an extraordinary down-tempo version which sounds both solemn and heart-breaking, yet beautifully executed.
Come In, Come In: LIVE was released in 2003 and features singer-songwriter (and Womenfolk’s current featured artist for This Woman’s Work) Hilary Scott performing ten brand new tracks in front of a studio audience of friends and family.
On this, Scott’s rendition of Sinead O’Connor’s ‘The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance’ is a standout. With slight doses of country swirled in with Scott’s confident singing, the song immediately takes hold of its listener.
Downloads:
Kristin Hersh - Trouble
Jordis Unga - The Man Who Sold The World (live)
Snow & Voices - Go Your Own Way
Hilary Scott - The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance (live)
