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2013 album of cover versions from the singer/songwriter. When promoting Kendra Morris's debut album, Banshee, Wax Poetics Records released promo-only covers of famous songs like Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game.' Before they knew it, two songs touched two very difference audiences and went viral: Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning' and Pink Floyd's 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond. ' Deciding to release the tracks properly on a full album of only covers, Morris and producer Jeremy Page added some soul songs (like the Stax Records classic 'As Long as I've Got You' by the Charmels, and 'Walk on By,; made famous by both Dionne Warwick and Isaac Hayes), many more Classic Rock tunes ('Miss You' by the Rolling Stones, 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie, and 'Walk on the Wild Side' by Lou Reed), and some more current hits ('Karma Police' by Radiohead and 'Black Hole Sun' by Soundgarden). Review: Classic Songs with a Classic Sound - Tight, Polished Record - Cover albums, like Christmas albums, usually fall into one of two possible buckets: Bucket 1) The artist, possibly suffering from artistic-concept infertility, sees that she can stay in the public eye and make a lot of money by quickly recording existing songs (some public domain) and selling at a standard retail price. Bucket 2) The artist, humbly inspired by music of a certain time or theme, forgoes her own publishing revenue in an aim to repay (or better yet, pay-it-forward) her predecessors by using creative expression to breathe new life into the songs that can, in essence, claim responsibility for the artist's career in the first place. "Mockingbird" is clearly of the latter category. Kendra Morris is a soulful songbird whose albums sound like the score of a Quentin Tarantino film. Her vocal contemporary would probably be the likes of Nikka Costa, and the production echoes the works of producer Adrian Younge (her Wax Poetics label mate). It is a style that will translate to both adults who grew up in the 1960's and today's youth. Listeners will be familiar with her cover of Pink Floyd's "Shine On you Crazy Diamond" which was used in a trailer for the Colin Farrell film 'Dead Man Down', but is epic enough to be the theme song of the next Bond film. Most of the tracks don't stray too far from the original melody and time signature, with the exception of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" which is almost unrecognizable from the original recorded by the Scottish-twin sensation The Proclaimers. Kendra's interpretation might initially sound shocking, but is undeniably hot. The best cut is her version of Radiohead's "Karma Police" - which, when sung by Kendra, sounds both authentic and introspective (a listener unfamiliar with the original would most assuredly mistake the composition to be her own). And finally, if I could make one final recommendation --- buy this on vinyl. Review: Worth checking out - Discovered her through a TV show, and man i'm glad i did. This is a cover album full of unique spins on famous songs. Kendra has an amazing soulful voice that's a pleasure to listen to. Since i didn't see it included in the original product details, here's the tracklist. 1. Space Oddity 6. Wicked Game 11. Walk On The Wild Side 2. As Long As I've Got You 7. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 12. Black Hole Sun 3. Miss You 8. Karma Police 13. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder 4. Walk On By 9. Ride The Lightning 5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond 10. Cry Me A River It's a great album, and hearing a soul/R&B take on Ride The Lightning was worth the price of the album alone. So much so that i bought her other album "Banshee" as a result. One of my better new music discoveries this year.
| ASIN | B00CMYRODS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (45) |
| Date First Available | May 5, 2013 |
| Item model number | 27173739 |
| Label | Wax Poetics |
| Manufacturer | Wax Poetics |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2014 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 4.97 x 0.32 inches; 2.72 ounces |
J**R
Classic Songs with a Classic Sound - Tight, Polished Record
Cover albums, like Christmas albums, usually fall into one of two possible buckets: Bucket 1) The artist, possibly suffering from artistic-concept infertility, sees that she can stay in the public eye and make a lot of money by quickly recording existing songs (some public domain) and selling at a standard retail price. Bucket 2) The artist, humbly inspired by music of a certain time or theme, forgoes her own publishing revenue in an aim to repay (or better yet, pay-it-forward) her predecessors by using creative expression to breathe new life into the songs that can, in essence, claim responsibility for the artist's career in the first place. "Mockingbird" is clearly of the latter category. Kendra Morris is a soulful songbird whose albums sound like the score of a Quentin Tarantino film. Her vocal contemporary would probably be the likes of Nikka Costa, and the production echoes the works of producer Adrian Younge (her Wax Poetics label mate). It is a style that will translate to both adults who grew up in the 1960's and today's youth. Listeners will be familiar with her cover of Pink Floyd's "Shine On you Crazy Diamond" which was used in a trailer for the Colin Farrell film 'Dead Man Down', but is epic enough to be the theme song of the next Bond film. Most of the tracks don't stray too far from the original melody and time signature, with the exception of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" which is almost unrecognizable from the original recorded by the Scottish-twin sensation The Proclaimers. Kendra's interpretation might initially sound shocking, but is undeniably hot. The best cut is her version of Radiohead's "Karma Police" - which, when sung by Kendra, sounds both authentic and introspective (a listener unfamiliar with the original would most assuredly mistake the composition to be her own). And finally, if I could make one final recommendation --- buy this on vinyl.
L**R
Worth checking out
Discovered her through a TV show, and man i'm glad i did. This is a cover album full of unique spins on famous songs. Kendra has an amazing soulful voice that's a pleasure to listen to. Since i didn't see it included in the original product details, here's the tracklist. 1. Space Oddity 6. Wicked Game 11. Walk On The Wild Side 2. As Long As I've Got You 7. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 12. Black Hole Sun 3. Miss You 8. Karma Police 13. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder 4. Walk On By 9. Ride The Lightning 5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond 10. Cry Me A River It's a great album, and hearing a soul/R&B take on Ride The Lightning was worth the price of the album alone. So much so that i bought her other album "Banshee" as a result. One of my better new music discoveries this year.
B**1
Can't get enough of her music
My friend turned me on to both Kendra Morris CD's and I like this one best because of the remakes to old songs that I loved. Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Rolling Stones. Loved their music and now I love Kendra Morris doing her interpretation of them. Easy music to listen to and a good choice for background music.
K**K
Great Album!
This album of covers is definitely worth buying. Cry Me a River and Shine on You Crazy Diamond alone are worth the price, but you will enjoy all the covers offered in this album. Kendra Morris is an emerging star--be sure to check out her original album, Banshee. You will be impressed.
J**L
Kendra Morris
You should listen to all things Kendra Morris. Her voice is amazing and I am ready for her to break big so I can finally see her somewhere near KC! Her spin on covers is fresh and her original tunes are deep.
T**A
It's OK
No real standouts on this album. It's fine for what it is. She does have a wonderful, very rich voice.
N**A
Love this!
Kendra's interpretations of these classic, multi-genre songs are outstanding! Sultry, beautiful, but with an attitude where it needs it, GREAT VOICE! Kendra is talented and i look forward to hearing and seeing more from her!
M**I
Awesome artist and album
check her out on youtube
M**S
Je viens d'écouter pour la seconde fois Mockingbird de Kendra Morris.J'aurais pas dû.J'ai pris trop de risques et en particulier celui de m'endormir.J'm'en sors pas trop mal puisque je peux écrire cette chronique.Madame Morris a surement énormément d'humour car appeler cet album Mockingbird reléve de la psychanalyse.Pour les non passionnés d'ornithologie,le mockingbird en question est un zoziau qui vit dans le sud des états unis,et qui a pour particularité,d'imiter plusieurs de ses congénéres.Ces imitations sont assez approximatives,tout comme l'interprétation des titres choisis par K.Morris.Dans cet album tout n'est que mollesse et ennui.La chanteuse est molle (sa voix n'a pas de tessiture),les musiciens sont mous et idem pour la production.K.M.n'est pas la premiére a faire un album de reprises,mais là,il faut avouer qu'elle n'amène strictement rien à l'ensemble des titres repris.Quand on écoute "Miss You" c'est tellement mou qu'on doute qu'elle "miss" réellement le sujet dont elle est éprise.Ensuite,il faut se coltiner une interminable version de "Shine on you crazy diamond" presque aussi chiante que l'original (je ne suis pas,je l'avoue,un amateur du Floyd).Si elle veut reprendre un classique de l'american songbook,c'est à dire "Walk on By",dont il existe des dizaines et des dizaines de versions,il faut essayer de faire différent ou alors on s'abstient.Dionne Warwick,la créatrice,avait posée les fondations de ce classique au début des 60's,et depuis,chaque interprète a apporté sa pierre à l'édifice.D'Isaac Hayes dans les 70's sur l'album soul funk "Hot Buttered Soul" jusqu'à la derniére que j'ai écouté,celle de Robin McKelle sur l'excellent album "Soul Flower".La version de K.M.est ennuyeuse au possible.Deux autres titres m'ont totalement achevés.En premier,la version de "Walk on the Wild Side" qui n'est pas une vulgaire chansonnette.Il y a du brutal engagement social dans cette oeuvre.Lou Reed s'en tirait à merveille car il était juge et partie,avec la complicité de sa doublure anglaise,David Bowie au sax.L'interprétation de K.M.est presque guillerette;il ne manque qu'un petit solo de trompette méxicaine.Je ne voudrais pas être cynique,mais j'espere que Lou Reed n'a pas entendu cette version avant son départ pour le paradis des musiciens.En second (aprés,je vous le promets,j'arrête) c'est la reprise de Don't Talk,issu du fantastique "Pet Sounds".De ce must du romantisme 60's,K.M.nous en fait une soupe d'une dramatique inconsistance.J'imagine Brian Wilson écoutant le résultat du travail de la dame.IL a dû replonger vite fait le nez dans la poudre.Bref!cette déconcertante mollesse est d'une affligeante incompétence.Et la pochette me direz vous?Côté pile,la dame est dans un machin transparent,nous suggérant qu'elle lit du Patricia Highsmith;c'est d'un kitch!Côté face,la même dame,entourée de son harem de mecs;c'est y pas mignon?Ca doit être une soirée lecture puisqu'il y a un bouquin de Roland Barthes (rien que ça!) dans un coin de la piéce.A propos de bouquin,je viens de terminer la lecture d'une immense oeuvre de Harper Lee qui s'appelle:To kill a mockingbird.Prémonitoire?
M**R
Okay , Coveralben sind normal nicht mein Ding , aber was Kendra hier abliefert ist echt sehr gefällig . Der Klang des Albums ist durchweg sehr gut , kommt auf meiner HighEnd - Anlage phantastisch . Ich kenne nicht alle Songs , aber " Wicked Game " , " Walk on by "und " Black hole Sun " habe ich nie so fesselnd gehört . Liegt vielleicht auch daran , dass mir Kendra , Ihre Stimme und Ihre Art zu singen außerordentlich gut gefallen .
J**8
Got this after hearing banshee on ray donovan ,kendra does these covers and some are better than the original, loved wicked games.
ヒ**オ
ボウイ、Pフロイド、レディオヘッド、ストーンズ等の曲をカバーしています。 当方の購入したモノはアナログレコード。 重量は180g盤と思われますが、音質的には良くも悪くもなく極普通です。 肝心のルックス、声の好みですが、こちらも普通としておきます。
S**D
je pensais que c' était un nouvelle album de kendra...déçu car je suis pas fan des reprises....tant pis je continu d'écouter le premier qui est sublime...
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