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Post by dcdog on Jul 2, 2013 14:01:48 GMT -5
this is according to metacritic.com , no additional info given  |
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Post by dcdog on Jul 2, 2013 14:21:17 GMT -5
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Post by Grumpella on Jul 2, 2013 16:25:07 GMT -5
Imitations Tracklist:
01. Flatlands (Chelsea Wolfe)
02. She’s Gone (Vern Gosdin & The Gosdin Brothers)
03. Deepest Shade (unreleased Twilight Singers)
04. You Only Live Twice (Nancy Sinatra)
05. Pretty Colors (Frank Sinatra)
06. Brompton Oratory (Nick Cave)
07. Solitaire (written by Phil Cody and Neil Sedaka - there's a name I never expected to see in conjunction with Lanegan's!)
08. Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)
09. I’m Not The Loving Kind (John Cale)
10. Lonely Street (Patsy Cline)
11. Elégie Funèbre (Gérard Manset)
12. Autumn Leaves(old French song song, Google it yerself pfbbt!)
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Post by Stranger on Jul 2, 2013 16:33:38 GMT -5
You guys should read better
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Post by angela on Jul 5, 2013 22:40:30 GMT -5
08. Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin) The song is by Kurt Weill (music) and Bertolt Brecht (lyrics) from the German The Threepenny Opera from 1928. Bobby Darin seems to have been the first American to cover it in the fifties. It's also been covered by many, many other artists, Frank Sinatra and Nick Cave among them. The original performance was by Lotte Lenya, Kurt Weill's wife. |
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Post by Grumpella on Jul 5, 2013 23:29:35 GMT -5
Thank you. I am now in love with Lotte Lenya.  |
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Post by Lucy on Jul 6, 2013 13:33:14 GMT -5
Most excited to hear Mark's voice interpreting Chelsea Wolfe lyrics and Mack the Knife. Can't wait for the release.
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Post by talulah14 on Jul 16, 2013 17:50:26 GMT -5
A really eclectic mix of songs. Looking forward to hearing Mark's interpretation of Autumn Leaves and She's Gone.
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Post by capricornsister on Jul 18, 2013 10:56:04 GMT -5
So excited for this! Can't wait to hear his version of Wolfe's Flatlands.
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Post by wheels132 on Jul 18, 2013 12:38:25 GMT -5
Less than 2 months away now!
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Post by angela on Jul 28, 2013 18:33:13 GMT -5
Found this little blurb by Mark: “Flatlands” is a beautiful song I heard Chelsea Wolfe singing, “She’s Gone” is by Vern Gosdin and the Gosdin brothers, “Deepest Shade” is a song my friend Greg Dulli wrote for the Twilight Singers and then graciously gave to me to sing, everyone knows Nancy Sinatra singing ”You Only Live Twice” but I love “Pretty Colors” by father Frank just as much. “Brompton Oratory” is by the one and only Nick Cave and I heard ”Solitaire,” “Lonely Street” and “Autumn Leaves” all sung by Andy Williams who I consider to be one of the all time greatest singers. I have always loved Dave Van Ronk and his sparse version of “Mack the Knife” I copied note for note. I have been obsessed with the genius of Gerard Manset forever, hopefully I didn’t butcher his tune too badly. I have tried to cover John Cale before and chickened out, its hard to cover your hero but I managed to get through one this time. Imitations.” It clears up the Mack The Knife "mystery" (as in what version Mark covers). |
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Post by silence on Jul 31, 2013 10:29:02 GMT -5
Recordstore.co.uk now taking pre-orders - £9.99 for CD, £19.99 for vinyl. No mention of 2nd format with the bloody expensive 12" version. Hopefully other stores will be cheaper...
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Post by wheels132 on Jul 31, 2013 12:43:29 GMT -5
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Post by silence on Jul 31, 2013 14:05:01 GMT -5
Amazon UK have it up for £16.79, which also qualifies it for free UK delivery. Listed as a 1-discer, nothing again on whether a d/l card or CD is included. |
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Post by kingdomsofrain on Jul 31, 2013 15:57:38 GMT -5
Ok i've ordered a couple of copies of the vinyl and the cd. Im hoping i'll get my copies a bit early like the mad season release. Im excited about this!
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Post by LostCause on Aug 5, 2013 7:08:33 GMT -5
Sorry if this was posted but I could not find it anywhere. I'm Not The Lovin KindTotally has that vibe that he is aspiring to. Sounds good. |
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Post by foriamtheway on Aug 5, 2013 8:38:16 GMT -5
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Post by stargazerleo on Aug 6, 2013 18:12:44 GMT -5
Sorry if this was posted but I could not find it anywhere. I'm Not The Lovin KindTotally has that vibe that he is aspiring to. Sounds good. This is the first I've heard. Thanks for posting. I'm pretty excited for this record. |
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Post by wheels132 on Aug 17, 2013 7:59:33 GMT -5
One month left!! (Sorry for anyone who came in here expecting to see real news  |
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Post by wheels132 on Aug 19, 2013 20:50:38 GMT -5
Didn't see this posted anywhere, but here's the first (seemingly legit) review of Imitations. The author definitely seems like a fan of Mark and overall the review is pretty positive: www.reverbstreetpress.com/online/cd-review-mark-lanegan-imitations/[CD Review] MARK LANEGAN – Imitations
Posted on August 17, 2013 by Luke SaundersDrifting journeyman Mark Lanegan continues his prolific recording career with a new collection of cover songs signalling his debut with the Vagrant Records label. Aside from his famed career as frontman for the Screaming Trees, and an extensive list of collaborations, Imitations is Lanegan’s 8th solo album and second to exclusively feature covers. Following the rockier direction of last year’s excellent Blues Funeral album, Lanegan reverts back to his signature downbeat balladry, which has defined large portions of his frequently outstanding yet under-appreciated solo career.
Imitations features lush production and often sparse, brooding renditions of childhood favourites from his parents vast music collection, as well as a smattering of contemporary tracks from artists such as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (‘Brompton Oratory’), Chelsea Wolfe (‘Flatlands’) and The Twilight Singers (‘Deepest Shades’). Although I’m mostly unfamiliar with the originals, you can safely bet that regardless of their original form, Lanegan almost certainly chose songs compatible to his downtrodden style of balladry or easily adaptable to conform to his favoured blues/folk/roots and country tinged song-writing style.
Lanegan is an incredibly reliable artist and his distinct baritone sounds as rich, resonant and perfectly rough as always. From the very first spin you can tell from his passionate delivery that Lanegan’s emotionally invested in these songs, with his vocal performance impeccable throughout. The backing musician’s perform seamless sound-scapes to surround and compliment Lanegan’s vocals, adding depth and subtlety to the quiet, dreary arrangements. Melancholy shrouds the album with a sad ambience, creating an ideal background album for a night of lonely contemplation or soul-searching sorrow.
The gentle refrain of ‘Flatlands’ has an emotional pull and addictive hook embedded into a rather simple arrangement. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to track down and investigate the original artist. Elsewhere, the album features tidy renditions of Frank Sinatra’s ‘Pretty Colors’, Bobby Darin’s ‘Mack the Knife’, John Cale’s ‘I’m Not the Loving Kind’, and a trio of Andy Williams tunes (‘Solitaire’, ’Lonely Street’ and ‘Autumn Leaves’). Notably, Lanegan puts his pipes to work in French during Gérard Manset’s ‘Elégie Funèbre‘. It’s a strange yet exhilarating feeling to hear Lanegan’s distinct gravelly growl singing so comfortably in the beautiful language, and the results are remarkably effective.
Lanegan never disappoints and Imitations is a fitting sequel to his previous covers album, 1999’s I’ll Take Care of You. Yet the sluggish pace of the album and its dark, occasionally oppressive atmosphere doesn’t resonate as deeply as most Lanegan albums do and the songs lack the addictive presence and compelling hooks that defines the bulk of his solo material. Perhaps my lack of connection with the originals has reduced some of the charms of the album, or the sheer fact that I adore his song-writing so much. Either way, Imitations gives a welcome insight into the artists that have inspired Lanegan’s own musical journey, marking another solid addition to his powerful body of work.
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Post by silence on Aug 23, 2013 11:07:27 GMT -5
3 out of 5 in Mojo - a nice enough writeup, "uneven" being the only real criticism.
In other news that may only interest me and a few others, the new Bill Callahan gets the full 5.
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Post by trench on Aug 27, 2013 17:09:35 GMT -5
I posted this in the preorder thread, might as well stick it in here an' all: Album previews available from the iTunes store, apparently. Free download of "I'm Not The Loving Kind", should you preorder it from there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 9:22:25 GMT -5
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Post by wheels132 on Aug 28, 2013 10:16:39 GMT -5
Thanks for posting, mate! Sounds pretty good, you can definitely tell this song was penned by Greg Dulli.
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Post by glt on Aug 29, 2013 3:49:27 GMT -5
3 out of 5 in Mojo - a nice enough writeup, "uneven" being the only real criticism. In other news that may only interest me and a few others, the new Bill Callahan gets the full 5. Got three out of five in 'Q' magazine too. Similar type of write-up, mentioning that the choice of songs seems a bit of a 'curve-ball'. |
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