This collection of cover songs (and two originals -- one new song, and one acoustic version of "BB," the opening track from 2009's Trio B.C.) provides some clues as to Girl in a Coma's influences, as such sets often do. The Beatles pop up, as do Patsy Cline, Ritchie Valens, Buffalo Springfield, David Bowie, Joy Division, the Velvet Underground, and...Selena? Yes, Adventures in Coverland opens with a punked-up tear through the late tejano vocalist's "Si Una Vez." Unfortunately, that energy isn't sustained throughout the CD ...
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This collection of cover songs (and two originals -- one new song, and one acoustic version of "BB," the opening track from 2009's Trio B.C.) provides some clues as to Girl in a Coma's influences, as such sets often do. The Beatles pop up, as do Patsy Cline, Ritchie Valens, Buffalo Springfield, David Bowie, Joy Division, the Velvet Underground, and...Selena? Yes, Adventures in Coverland opens with a punked-up tear through the late tejano vocalist's "Si Una Vez." Unfortunately, that energy isn't sustained throughout the CD (eight of the tracks from which originally appeared on three limited-edition 7" singles). Their version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is practically metal, but they strip Joy Division's "Transmission" down to acoustic guitars, atmospheric piano, and a kick drum instead of preserving its shout-along power. Frontwoman Nina Diaz gets all Morrissey-esque on David Bowie's "As the World Falls Down," but when the band turns Ritchie Valens' "Come on, Let's Go" into a rave-up reminiscent of Ramones covers like "Let's Dance" and "California Sun," the raw adrenaline that launches from the speakers is utterly undeniable, and shows Girl in a Coma at their best, mixing rockabilly swing, punk ferocity, and Latin soul in just over two minutes. Similarly, they approach the power of X's "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes" on their fuzzed-out but still two-stepping version of Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight," and the '60s-style garage power of their take on the Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale" makes it sound like a Pandoras or early Bangles tune. The lone new original, "Yo Oigo," is a showcase for Diaz's scorching Telecaster. All in all, this is more than a holding action between "real" Girl in a Coma albums -- they've chosen good songs, and put their own spin on them. ~ Phil Freeman, Rovi
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
