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But for all the folk, a smattering of blues brings variety, ensuring that the strumming of an acoustic guitar doesn't tire listeners' ears too soon. It also brings punch and passion, as Kill It Kid prove, managing to create a tidal wave of swinging saxophones and sliding guitars, all abounding in Something Funny. This is a great contrast to their morose, slow-moving Send Me An Angel Down, found elsewhere on this compilation. Too many tracks in this manner could wear one out after an extended play, though, and those with a barely passing interest in the sort of acts found on The Flowerpot Sessions might find a whole two discs a bit much.
That is not to say that the earnestness, which often abounds in this type of music, is incessant. There's some light, almost comic, relief from Beans on Toast with How The Dinosaurs Talk, performed in an indescribably gruff tone, which should not fail to raise a broad smile. Damien Rice and Angus and Julia Stone's cover of Grease's You're The One That I Want almost does exactly the same, bursting through sensible barriers with a large tongue firmly in the cheek. Other standouts include Lissie's laid-back excursion with Mt. Desolation, and Sam Beer's emotionally wrought Traffic.
Undoubtedly, The Flowerpot Sessions is a compilation of names who have a bright future ahead of them, and the album's 23 tracks represent some of the artists at close to their best, while others are caught exhibiting a less-serious tone, demonstrating the lightness in atmosphere of the sessions themselves. And the good news is that each track is strong enough to standalone outside of the compilation.
--Luke Slater
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The BBC review here sums up pretty well what it's all about, but the review is for the 2 CD version. Make sure you spend a little more and get the 3 CD + DVD version, the DVD is interesting and some of the best tracks are on the third CD, well worth the extra outlay, brillianty packaged too with a great info/photo booklet.
A highly recommended collection of some terrific artists who have a bright future ahead.
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