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| From | "Miguel Motta" <a2j@bellsouth.net> |
| Subject | Re: Wilson/Phillips "California" |
| Date | Sat, 29 May 2004 08:13:09 -0400 |
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Yea Chuck you're right in quite a few respects... the problem with cover versions is always going to be the comparison factor (kinda like dreading movie sequels)... I think that Peter Asher/Wilson-Phillips purposely wanted to give each song a different feel, or groove if you will, and they accomplished it... A pleasant, granted not grand, recording that serves as a good road companion in your car's CD player especially on a Sunday afternoon... Yea Chuck I struggled with it big time upon first listening but eventually came to terms with what it is for what it's worth... Great input tho'...
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Limmer
To: Audities List
Cc: a2j@bellsouth.net
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 2:29 AM
Subject: Re: Wilson/Phillips "California"
On Sat, 29 May 2004, Miguel Motta wrote:
>>I know that for some this is gonna sound as bland as a Britney Spears review... but I grew up with this kind of stuff... This is a comment on the new Wilson-Phillips CD "California" which, in my opinion, should be checked out by those of you who are into tight harmonies and pure California laid-back-grooves ... The CD is all cover versions of songs by The Eagles / Mamas & Papas / Neil Young / Jackson Browne / Fleetwood Mac & Byrds amongst others... Dunno about you but this CD is the sweet scent of a fresh California breeze... anyway, my two-cents for what it's worth... If you're into the 60's-70's California sound then this CD is right up your alley... <<
Miguel:
On the other hand--and "I grew up with this kind of stuff," too--I think Wilson Phillips' new album will be something of a disappointment, even for their fans. Technically well-sung, sure, but they miss the soul of these songs by a mile in most cases. Least convincing are their versions of "Already Gone"--which is included twice, once as a "hidden" acoustic track--and "Doctor My Eyes." In general, this is polished, sterile adult-contemporary pop. Pleasant background music, at most. (And producer Peter Asher should be shot for leaving guest vocalist Brian Wilson's spoken-word comment to remain audible in the fade of "In My Room," which is otherwise the best track to be found here.)
Chuck Limmer
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