Fake Plastic Trees
High And Dry
No Surprises
Idioteque
Creep
Exit Music (For A Film)
All songs written and originally performed by Radiohead
Produced by Amanda Palmer and Mick Wordley
Label: 8ft. Records
Last year, Amanda Palmer was finally released from her contract with Roadrunner Records (a label that really wasn't suited to her music). To celebrate the fact that she could now do whatever she wanted however she wanted, she released this novelty covers EP. Despite the novelty aspect of the record though, these are some truly great renditions of classic tracks from Radiohead. With absolutely nothing but Amanda's voice, ukulele and a little bit of piano hidden in the background, she manages to recreate the songs faithfully.
Most impressive is her take on 'Idioteque'... originally a heavily electronic take from 'Kid A', this takes the song down to its bare bones and is perhaps even more effective because of it.
As much as I recommend this EP though, your enjoyment of it will depend on your tolerance of two things - the ukulele as an instrument, and the naturally opinion-splitting Amanda Palmer. If neither of those things were to your taste before, this certainly won't change your mind. If they are, however, you should definitely give it a go.
Listen And/Or Download Here: http://music.amandapalmer.net/album/amanda-palmer-performs-the-popular-hits-of-radiohead-on-her-magical-ukulele
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