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Telegram & Gazette Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, Barry Gibb & Friends
As late 1960s hit-makers, the Bee Gees specialized in heartbreaking harmony singing. As 1970s disco superstars, they soared heavenward on Barry Gibb s falsetto. The recent The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart documentary on HBO is a stunning reminder of the British-Australian sibling trio s excellence. So if 74-year-old Gibb, whose brothers Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012, wants to head to Nashville, Tennessee, to revisit earworms such as I ve Gotta Get a Message To You with Keith Urban and Too Much Heaven with Alison Krauss, why shouldn t he? Absolutely he should. And there s a welcoming warmth to these sessions produced by Dave Cobb, also featuring Dolly Parton, fellow Aussie Olivia Newton-John, Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile, among others. Naturally, Gibb can t reach the vocal heights he once scaled. But he s a strong, seasoned singer, and the project is smart
“The Divine Chord” is one of many unexpectedly genius collaborations off The Avalanches’ latest album,
We Will Always Love You. The Australian electronics duo composed of Tony Di Blasi and Robbie Chater released their much anticipated third studio album in December. With featured artists ranging from Kurt Vile to Denzel Curry, the songs draw in elements of all different genres. And while each of the 25 tracks offers a unique listening experience, the group’s signature electronic sounds unify the album.
In “The Divine Chord,” The Avalanches’ electronics alongside vocals by MGMT s Andrew VanWyngarden and guitar from Johnny Marr work together to produce a dream-like sound. Unlike the band’s mostly instrumental songs, “The Divine Chord has two full verses of lyrics. VanWyngarden sings of struggling to make a relationship with someone work when their expectations don’t meet reality. They are let down by the versions of each other built in their heads, but the si
Album reviews: Barry Gibb gives Bee Gees classics a country makeover inquirer.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.