Principally recorded at Sing Sing Studios, Melbourne, Australia in January 1998.
Somewhere between the narcotic stillness of Mazzy Star and the quiet desperation of Lisa Germano, Cat Power's MOON PIX is a compelling, often powerful album of mostly-acoustic songs delivered in Chan (pronounced "Shawn") Marshall's clear, measured voice. Restraint is key here, although troubling images and a distinct undercurrent of unease percolate through songs like the hypnotic "Cross Bones Style."
Elsewhere, the surprising "American Flag" adds a new but not inappropriate trip-hop vibe, and the delicate "He Turns Down" recalls the best work of early-'70s neo-folkies like Judee Sill or Linda Perhacs, complete with trilling, jazz-inflected flute. However it's the almost stark quietude of "Say," with its perfectly appropriate thunderstorm effects rumbling in the distance, which best sums up the small epiphanies of this often beautiful album.
Personnel: Chan Marshall (vocals, guitar, piano); Mick Turner (guitar); Belinda Woods (flute); Jim White (drums).
Recording information: Scuzz Studios (01/1998); Sing sing Studios, Melbourne, Australia (01/1998); VPRO, Radio 5 "De Avonden" (01/1998).
Photographer: Roe Ethridge.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Mark Ohe; Frank Longo.
Cat Power: Chan Marshall (vocals, guitar, piano).
Additional personnel: Mick Turner (guitar); Belinda Woods (flute); Andrew Entsch (bass); Jim White (drums).
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CMJ (2/11/99, p.9) - "...MOON PIX's subtly intense heart-breaking beauty made 1998 [singer/songwriter Chan] Marshall's year, and if her dry shiver of a voice made you uncomfortable at times, it's only because it made her uncomfortable, too..."
AMAZING! her voice is haunting, lyrics powerful. buy this album! you wont regret it! Submitted by chloe (boston) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Classic Cat If you just heard about Cat Power and what she's all about, you need to buy this cd first. Submitted by kobusvanaswegen (South-Africa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
so sad, so beautifull tnx marit, i'm indepted to yah,
i lisstned to portishead, lamb, björk and massive attack way to mutch, and now you gave me something new to undermine my emotions with. this is more accoustic tho. Submitted by borisholla (the netherlands) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
AMAZING!
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