Cat Power (Chan Marshall) is sticking with her newfound soulful sound with her 2008 release "Jukebox." "Jukebox" is an energetic album, backed by a musically gifted band containing Erik Paparazzi on bass, Jim White on drums, Gregg Forman on keyboards and piano, and Judah Bauer on guitar.
This album is mostly covers but arguably the two best songs are the two originals. "Song To Bobby," is Chan's intimate ode to Bob Dylan in the same fashion that Dylan payed tribute to Woody Guthrie with "Song To Woody." "Metal Heart" is the other original track, the song has a building structure that ends in a erie, melodic jam.
Marshall shows her first-rate taste in music in what she covers. Playing songs of greats such as James Brown, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, and Joni Mitchell. The album starts out hot with the short but groovy tune "New York." The album is structured well because "New York" flows perfectly into the next track "Ramblin' Woman." You could never tell "Ramblin' Woman" was written by country legend Hank Williams. The song has a psychedelic sound, a slide guitar off in the distance and melodic organ chords somewhat reminds the listener of a Pink Floyd jam.
Another highlight is "I Believe In You," a cover of a Bob Dylan gospel song. Marshall remains true to the song, but Marshall's raspy vocals gives the song a new dimension.
Singers with true emotion in their voices are rare to come by and Marshall is undoubtedly one of those singers. She spills her heart out when she sings, which makes her one the premiere female artists of today.
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