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Acoustic, Vol. 2

~ Various Artists - Alternative - Pop/Rock
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (10 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: V2/Echo
  • ASIN: B000067FQO
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59,429 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Drift wood - Travis
2. Silent Sigh - Badly Drawn Boy
3. Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics
4. Thank You - Dido
5. Masterplan - Oasis
6. Love and Evil - Jean Jaques Smoothie
7. Northern Sky - Nick Drake
8. Emergency 72 - Turin Brakes
9. Nite and Fog - Mercury Rev
10. She Cries your name - Beth Orton
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Disc: 2
1. No Surprises - Radiohead
2. Distractions - Zero 7
3. Glory Box - John Martyn
4. Do it all over again - Spiritualised
5. My Winding Wheel - Ryan Adams
6. Silent to the Dark - The Electric Soft Parade
7. Shine - David Gray
8. Songs of Love - Divine Comedy
9. Songbird - Eva Cassidy
10. Catch the wind - Donavan
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars After Acoustic, you'd think nothing could beat it..., 28 Aug 2002
'Acoustic 2' is the follow up compilation album to 'Acoustic', complied and produced by V2. The title and a quick skim through the track list may give the impression that this album is full of acoustic versions of songs by artists such as Travis, Badly Drawn Boy and the Stereophonics. Ala MTV Unplugged. You'd me wrong. The 'Acoustic' 'series' is merely a double CD compilation of Indie and Alternative anthems. Its era ranges from as far back as Donovan and The Kinks to music of today. The Electronic Soft Parade and Elbow to note.

Disappointed by the lack of real acoustic material, the line-up is not to be argued with. Dido apart, the album gives you a broad range of styles. From the more pop-cultured 'Have a nice Day' to the unforgettable sounds of 'Brown Eyed Girl' and 'No Surprises'. Classics in their own rights by Van Morrison and Radiohead respectively. The sound of Eva Cassidy's 'Songbird' can only be described as 'sweet' whilst Oasis' contribution is one of their better songs; 'The Masterplan'. Jean Jacques Smoothie's go at 'Love and Evil' stands out whilst Ryan Adams' 'My Winding Wheel' reminds you of the American solo artist pre-'Gold'. As with the album's predecessor, Paul Weller closes the album with a live track.

'Acoustic 2' is not to be compared to the first in the series though. Both contain different types of music - even if some of the artists appear on both. Namely Turin breaks and Feeder. Whilst 'Acoustic' features must-hear songs from the likes of Tom McRae, Simon and Garfunkel and Spek, number two has its own qualities. Dido lets it down. 'Thankyou' - the soundtrack to her duet with Eminem plays early on the first disc. The series will never be successful as the 'Now that's what I call music' collection - but should last another one or two volumes.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EVEN BETTER THAN THE FIRST, 10 Jun 2002
I bought this album today on the strength of the first & was not disappointed. Again an excellent mix of old & new. Not all acoustic but none the worse for that. Standout tracks are Nick Drake,Zero 7,Electric Soft Parade & Aimee Mann. I have also discovered a new talent Damien Rice. My idea of a great compilation is when you buy it for certain tracks & find that the ones you did not know are even better. Money well spent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, 20 Aug 2005
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I'm a big fan of acoustic music, so this CD seemed like a natural choice. It was much better than I thought it would be, and is probably the best compilation album that I own. The music is all superb and of brilliant quality, especially good for listening to when you're driving as well. Some really great relaxing and thoughtful songs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Another excellent acoustic album! The second in the series, and again it has some excellent acoustic indie type songs on here. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2004 by J. Petty

3.0 out of 5 stars Truly a mixed bag
Acoustic obviously covers a multitude of sins. This hotch potch has been culled from multiple sources with little apparent care - some highly average tracks from the likes of... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2004 by Andy Millward

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
It is a good compilation, especially if you want to sample a wide range of artists. Unfortunately, I purchased this CD under the impression that it featured new / rare 'acoustic'... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2002

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