Summary
Hughesy's assessment:
Interesting Intriguing Significant Acceptable So So Why? Avoid
Track listing:Nick Cave Mack the Knife; PJ Harvey Ballad of the Soldier's Wife; David Johansen Alabama Song; Teresa Stratas Youkali Tango; Elvis Costello Lost in the Stars; Lotte Lenya Pirate Jenny; Charlie Haden Speak Low; The Persuasions Oh, Heavenly Salvation; Betty Carter Lonely House; Teresa Stratas Surabaya Johnny; Mary Margaret O'Hara Don't Be Afraid, Lou Reed September Song; Bertolt Brecht Mack the Knife; William S. Burroughs: What Keeps Mankind Alive?
Classics:
Worthwhile:
Solid:
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