Jul

27

Amanda Palmer, Radiohead, and the almighty uke.

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When I heard from former Dresden Doll Amanda Palmer’s fiance that she had released an EP–in an already-sold-out limited edition vinyl and a pay-what-you-can download–featuring her “magical ukelele” and a series of Radiohead covers, my interest was, needless to say, piqued. Does the album live up to expectations? Yes, in that Ms. Palmer is a fabulous vocalist, capable of imparting just the right amount of incoherent emotion into Thom Yorke’s lyrics. And the uke playing is quality. But I was disappointed to hear piano in some of the arrangements. Making this only my second favorite ukelele-and-vocals-centered cover album of all time.


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