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Genre: Singer/songwriter Label: Matador Release date: Jan. 22 Producer: Stuart Sikes Related Links: Last fm site / Official Artist Site Like 2000’s “The Covers Record,” Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, is back with a (mostly) all covers album, “Jukebox,” which finds the singer/songwriter putting her own unique stamp on the likes of Hank Williams, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. Although the sultry, husky-voiced songstress can do no wrong, the intimacy found on her previous work is sometimes missing on this latest effort. MP3: “Song to Bobby” |
 Overall Grade: B (10 Votes) |
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“Her ability to take songs with such foundation and just tear them down, put her own spin on them and call them her own is nothing short of amazing.” — Paolo Aniciete, The Daily Aztec
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Grade: A
“Each track is a gem, with its own personality and sense of self.” - Michelle Ragsdale, The Daily Trojan
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Grade: A
“Chan’s takes on the classics are just as affecting as they were on 2000’s ‘The Covers Record’ - even if her plaintive guitar is now accompanied by the big-budget backing of the Dirty Delta Blues Band.” - David Marek, Emory Wheel
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Grade: A-
“Marshall revamps music from seemingly different artists and genres to create a unique and cohesive sound.” - Lee Crickman, The Daily Cardinal
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Grade: A-
“With all the drudgery and complete under-utilization of a terrific backing band, Marshall manages to yet again woo us all back into admiration with her sleek and silky charm.” - Benj Gillman, The Cornell Daily Sun
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Grade: B
“As an album, ‘Jukebox’ is not Marshall’s best; but as a collection of covers, it is solid.” - Sara Yoo, The Trinity Tripod
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Grade: B
“Perhaps Marshall is at the point of her career where original compositions are necessary to convey her abilities as a singer and songwriter and to offer a glimpse into her personality.” - Ross Rinehart, The Daily Bruin
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Grade: B-
“No performer could make any song by Joni Mitchell seem exciting, not even Marshall.” — Andrew Winistorfer, The Advance Titan
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Grade: C
“While ‘The Greatest’ was a definite winner, ‘Jukebox’ falls disappointingly short of the mark.” - Ariel Rosen, Tufts Daily
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Grade: C
“We may have yet another wonderful listen from Ms. Marshall, but listeners may still want to hit the real jukebox instead of opting for her run-of-the-mill replacement.” - Michael Merline, The Badger Herald
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Grade: C-