That Skinny M*********** With the High Voice by Dump (CD, Dec-1998, Shrimper)
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Artist: Dump
Release Date: Dec 1998
Format: CD
Record Label: Shrimper
Genre: Rock & Pop
UPC: 759718110623
Product ID: EPID3444538
Description: Dump: James McNew.
Additional personnel: Mike Morgane Lhote (farfisa).
Originally released only on cassette, THAT SKINNY M*********** WITH THE HIGH VOICE is a collection of seven Prince songs recorded by Dump, the one-man-band side proje...
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A (relatively) Unknown GemReview created: 07/09/08
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I own the Shrimper cassette, so can't really comment on the later cd version that adds the last 5 tracks.
On one level, this record is just what it seems to be: an indie rocker with a bedroom 4-track, giving some legendary songs the low-fi treatment. But this neglects the depth of James McNew's talent and creativity. The overall mood is gorgeous, sensitive, sad and hopeful, and the combination of McNew's simple, low-fi arrangements and sweet, warbly voice with Prince's best songs is just a wonderful listen, even after 10 years.
"The Beautiful Ones" and "Pop Life" are the highpoints, the former achingly beautiful and touching and the latter a great shimmering epic, delivered with an easygoing style.
This album has only grown on me with time, and I think fans of "The Velvet Underground," Big Star's "Sister Lovers," or "The Great Lost Kinks Album" will find a lot to like here.
Anything by Dump is worth getting, but this album's his triumph.
On one level, this record is just what it seems to be: an indie rocker with a bedroom 4-track, giving some legendary songs the low-fi treatment. But this neglects the depth of James McNew's talent and creativity. The overall mood is gorgeous, sensitive, sad and hopeful, and the combination of McNew's simple, low-fi arrangements and sweet, warbly voice with Prince's best songs is just a wonderful listen, even after 10 years.
"The Beautiful Ones" and "Pop Life" are the highpoints, the former achingly beautiful and touching and the latter a great shimmering epic, delivered with an easygoing style.
This album has only grown on me with time, and I think fans of "The Velvet Underground," Big Star's "Sister Lovers," or "The Great Lost Kinks Album" will find a lot to like here.
Anything by Dump is worth getting, but this album's his triumph.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Amazing and better than expected.Review created: 12/10/07
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) Dump aka James McNew, better known as the bassist of Yo La Tengo has put together a very cool set of Prince covers.
I bought this cold; having not heard a single track. I did read a review on allmusic.com that was favorable.
That being said covering Prince can be a tough job but Dump has done it and done it well. These are not note-for-note remakes. Dump doesn't try to sound like Prince or The Revolution.
If you are a Prince fan I think you'll be pleased at these versions.
If you like minimalist but inventive musicianship I think this is for you; Dump keeps sparse on most of these songs; too many bands attempting cover version try to hard.
Amazon.com doesn't have new copies and used ones go there for $35 and up.
I found this on ebay for under $20. It's in a digipak and there's no real info or liner notes so Dump keeps it simple all over.
Enjoy this anyway.
I bought this cold; having not heard a single track. I did read a review on allmusic.com that was favorable.
That being said covering Prince can be a tough job but Dump has done it and done it well. These are not note-for-note remakes. Dump doesn't try to sound like Prince or The Revolution.
If you are a Prince fan I think you'll be pleased at these versions.
If you like minimalist but inventive musicianship I think this is for you; Dump keeps sparse on most of these songs; too many bands attempting cover version try to hard.
Amazon.com doesn't have new copies and used ones go there for $35 and up.
I found this on ebay for under $20. It's in a digipak and there's no real info or liner notes so Dump keeps it simple all over.
Enjoy this anyway.
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