Artist: David Bryne & Fatboy Slim
Album: Here Lies Love
Label: Todomundo/Nonesuch
Genre: Pop
Comments: From the promoter:
"David Byrne & Fatboy Slim have paired up for a 22-track song cycle about the life of former First Lady of the Phillipines Imelda Marcos and her childhood servant, Estrella Cumpas."
This dramatic and ambitious album features performances from Tori Amos, Martha Wainwright, Nellie McCay, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Santigold, and St. Vincent. I found the entire first disc to be nearly totally unpalatable, as it reminded me of bad karaoke or (bad Fatboy Slim). The second album has a few enjoyable songs-- though even they have a pretty strong disco vibe. I'd recommend "Men Will Do Anything" or "Never So Big." Maybe I just didn't give the whole concept enough time.
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