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Anywhere I Lay My Head

~ Scarlett Johansson
3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (19 May 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B001713CMY
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,014 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Fawn
2. Town With No Cheer
3. Falling Down
4. Anywhere I Lay My Head
5. Fannin Street
6. Song For Jo
7. Green Grass
8. I Wish I Was In New Orleans
9. I Don't Wanna Grow Up
10. No One Knows I'm Gone
11. Who Are You

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CD Description
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson's debut album is a collection of songs originally recorded by Tom Waits, alongsideone original number ('Song For Jo'). Produced by TV On The Radio member Dave Sitek, 'Anywhere I Lay My Head' features such Waits standards as 'I Don't Want To Grow Up' and 'Who Are You?'. David Bowie contributes vocals on two tracks, and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs also features playing guitar on several songs, making this a star-studded first outing from the screen star.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars People have been sharpening their knives, waiting for this release, 16 May 2008
By cathy earnshaw (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews
Probably all listeners are going to come to Scarlett Johansson's debut album with preconceptions. There are many who hate the concept of actresses releasing albums (and with Lindsay Lohan, who can blame them?), envy her lifestyle (million dollar income, villa in the Hollywood Hills, Ryan Reynolds as fiance, etc.) or hate her for the Hollywood adulation and her already gargantuan popularity. And there are those who are accused of weakening at the knees before the formidable marketing juggernaut, loving the idea of this album before they have even heard a note. She's subject to adulation to be sure, but also to ridicule, falling seemingly irresistibly into that actress-cum-singer shoebox.

The crucial question, however, is: IS IT ANY GOOD? And I would say yes and no. Her weird, angular voice is definitely a surprise (I don't remember it being such a croaky baritone in Lost in Translation), which strikes a refreshingly different chord to the hyperhigh, glass-shattering vocals of other female singers. But Scarlett's delivery is almost always drowned out by the epic soundscape that David Andrew Sitek has created around her and Tom Waits' songs: she's more of a feature on the album's musical landscape than occupying its centre stage. David Bowie lends a hand on vocals, too (more a measure of her star-studded connnections than the high esteem in which he holds her vocal ability and musical artistry, I would imagine). The uncharitable would say that her voice is deliberately overwhelmed to cover up the fact that she can't actually sing, but it's a shame that we don't hear more of it - precisely because her throaty, croaky voice is unusual and compelling. Those shoegaze and dreampop atmospherics - from which this album borrows to craft its sound - are nothing new, having had their heyday in the early nineties. The album improves, however, towards the end: by the eighth and ninth tracks, she shakes off the woozy, dreamy soundscape and lifts her voice out of its basement. Her vocals become more melodious and emotive, as well as being set against less dominant instrumentation, quicker beats, and the chinking acoustics of a little girl's jewellery box. We could have done with more of this liveliness.

Worth a listen: Anywhere I Lay my Head, Falling Down, Fannin Street, I Don't Wanna Grow Up, I Wish I Was in New Orleans

For fans of: Dot Allison, Mazzy Star, the gravelly voices of Marianne Faithfull and Nico

Not for fans of: Tom Waits, probably ;-)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Jolly Folly, 9 Jan 2009
By Gannon (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
This is a difficult album to review objectively as one camp is so strong in their condemnation of Johansson's `sacrilegious assault' in covering this collection of tracks by Mr. Tom Waits. True, without him, this album wouldn't exist, and true, what is the need for this album when `perfection' already exists in the shape of the original. However, it is my opinion that nothing is ever perfect and variety is healthy so I gave Ms. Johansson the benefit of the doubt and furthermore a spin or two more than was strictly necessary.

What struck me first was her curiously deep voice, and then man-of-the-moment Dave Sitek's (of TV on the Radio production amongst many others) lavish overproduction, which at times drowns out poor Scarlett. But that all said, this album inspired in me a renewed desire to sample the original, with whom I am not here to make comparison. Surely, it can only be a good thing when a cover alerts new listeners to a quality artist not yet amongst their collection, particularly when the motive is not ready cash. And, in this example, I think it great that a credible actress has delivered because few others could deliver such a credible homage.

Whimsy of the influential it may be, but for once, it's a pleasure to share. This is an album of easy listening, dreamy indie music, perfect for most occasions needing of inoffensive, unadventurous but unobvious background stylings. And it is very stylish, and also pleasantly comforting.

The titular track, Fannin Street and Falling Down are rousing highlights that catch the ear, though why an instrumental (`Fawn') starts a covers record I am very unsure! Perhaps Mr. Sitek drowned her out completely, which songbird she isn't, shame it would be. This grand folly of a record may yet stand proud in the grounds of Mr. Wait's gravel-drive estate.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, worth a listen, 14 May 2008
By Edward Mills (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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I think some of the reviews here are unfair and are simply just music snobbery. I'm not going to insinuate that this is one of the greatest albums ever, it isn't, but it is certainly a very good attempt considering how much rubbish tends to come as a result of actress-turn-singer albums.
The opening instrumental, Fawn, is a fantastically powerful track that (whilst I feel it's bizarre it's the opening and not the finale) is worth a listen if you're going to ignore the rest. Tracks such as 'Town with no cheer' and 'Fannin Street' make for a respectable album that is most certainly worth some of your time. The good thing, at the end of the day, is that it isn't just empty, manufactured pop music which can only be considered a bonus.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Give her a break
Why do people get so uptight about an actress making an album. I don't recall much publicity about this. She did not appear on chat shows pushing it, like some do. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Secret Squirrel

1.0 out of 5 stars Embarrassingly Bad. Vile. Awful. TERRIBLE!
Anyone who thinks that this is anything but unlistenable, pretentious garbage needs their head checked! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fairuza Foch

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly decent
I heard this when i was in my friends cd shop having a browse.

On first listen i was suitably impressed and had no idea who it was coming through the speakers. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Brodie

1.0 out of 5 stars She can't sing!
I can't even comment on the melody or lyrics of the songs because they may be ok but what a hell does it matter because you can't listen to it since she sings so badly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Vendy

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh, stop it!
Absolutely awful. The worst album I've heard this year, and yet another example of arrogant celebrity foolishness. Do yourself a favour and buy Swordfishtrombones instead...
Published 9 months ago by Montgomery Snapper

1.0 out of 5 stars oh dear!
Pitiful. Not only is the production/music very poor and dated, she takes some of Waits' most beautiful ballads and turns them into monotonous drivel where the only refreshing... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. B. P. Appleby

3.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise
I wasn't sure at all what to expect from Scarlett Johansson musically. I do remember her singing very briefly in The Other Boleyn Girl but I knew that couldn't be definitive of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mustafa Evren

2.0 out of 5 stars For David Bowie Fans Only.
To be honest I couldn't give a monkey's knacker about Scarlett Whats-her-name, but bought this album for the mere fact David Bowie is featured on two tracks. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ward-Minter

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! Sublime!
I don't know anything about Scarlett Johansson as an actress and don't recall seeing any films with her in, but I do know that I love this recording! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Music lover.

3.0 out of 5 stars She can't Waits
Waits croaks and snarls
With raw attitude
(An acquired taste)

Scarlett sounds like
My stomach rumbling
Before breakfast... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Amanda Richards

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