nebraska revisited

Friday 22nd February

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I first listened to Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska album a few weeks ago. I tried hard to like it, but I just couldn’t. Each track has a story, more often than not quite a sad story, but the style of the album isn’t for me.

However, that doesn’t really matter. What is important is that each of the ten tracks from the album were performed brilliantly by ten local artists/bands.

the line-up was as follows:

Nebraska - Robyn G Shiels
Atlantic City - Ben Glover
Mansion On The Hill - Bap Kennedy
Johnny 99 - Jonny Black
Highway Patrolman - Rachel Austin

State Trooper - Boathouse
Used Cars - Desert Hearts
Open All Night - Matt McGinn
My Father’s House - Pixie Saytar
Reason To Believe - Brian Houston

My personal highlights were Rachel Austin’s intense version of Highway Patrolman and Boathouse’s unique take on State Trooper.

rachel austin

boathouse

(more on flickr!)

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great shots Phil…I forgot about Pixie Saytar btw…beautiful version of My Father’s House…very difficult song.

Posted by glenn on February 23, 2008

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