PopTodd Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 For my membership to NPR, I got this as a thank you gift:Like Oh My God! I Can't Live Without It: Live From Sound Opinions, Vol. 1This exclusive collection features live in-studio performances by musical guests. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot handpicked the tracks as a gift to their loyal listeners and public radio members.Tracklist:Mission of Burma - 2wiceRobyn Hitchcock & The Venus Twins - Olé! TarantulaBuddy Guy - Louise McGheeJason Lyttle - Disconnectthe Swell Season - Falling SlowlyJenny Lewis w/ the Watson Twins - Rise Up With Fists!!!Peter, Bjorn, & john - Young FolksThe Besnard Snakes - DevastationThe Effegies - Mob ClashParts & Labor - The Gold We're DiggingJon Brion - Knock Yourself OutThe Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1 (all live in the studio at the show. cool!) Giving it a first listen now. Sounds pretty cool so far. I just wish that it had better notes regarding recording dates and such. And maybe a little commentary from the guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 The live Peter, Bjorn, & John track is incredibly disappointing. I love the song in its better-known incarnation, but this version sounds positively anemic. There is no arrangement. The vocals are weak. And the whistling that is so central to the song sounds like it's being done by an asthmatic 2-year-old. Bummer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 The Besnard Snakes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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