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Radio 1's Live Lounge - Volume 3
by Various Artists
from SonyBMG

Editorial Review:

Say what you like about BBC Radio 1, its DJs or its playlists, they’re definitely getting one thing right through their commitment to live music--particularly with regards to the often quirky fruits that tumble forth from its Live Lounge. Volume 3 of the double CD collections from these sessions arrives packed with more than enough in the way of gems to offset the few inevitable run-of-the-mill single performances. Those justifying the format when modifying their own tracks include Kasabian working "Sympathy for the Devil" into "LSF", Duffy bringing some grit to a stripped down "Mercy", absent as she’s trotted it out endlessly elsewhere, and a bare, emotional "Daddy’s Gone" from Glasvegas. The real value of the set though is found in amongst Girls Aloud’s sensitive version of "With Every Heartbeat" (originally by Robyn), Ida Maria’s feisty "Sweet About Me" (Gabriella Cilmi), REM sketching "Munich" (Editors) out with mandolin refinement, Kate Nash absolutely owning a cute, giddy "Fluorescent Adolescent" (Arctic Monkeys), Goldfrapp’s haunting "It’s Not Over Yet" (Grace--made famous again by Klaxons), Santogold’s paranoid and chilling take on "Hometown Glory" (Adele) and Bat for Lashes’ pulsing, minimalist "Sweet Dreams" (Eurhythmics). If you’re looking for one single convincing reason to own this though, look no further than Dizzee Rascal’s bench-press solid, somersault swaggering, air-punching attitude-laden re-jigging of the Ting Tings’ "That’s Not My Name". It’s enough to justify the licence fee. --James Berry

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• WELL DONE "INDIGOSTARFISH"
  Just received this album today from "Indigostarfish" & just wanted to say how pleased I am with the quality of it, the album is as advertised "BRAND NEW" the case is immaculate and the cd is in perfect condition Thanks A***********

• Another Classic Live Lounge
  Amazon don't let you review them, so here is the best place for me to review them.
  When buying from Amazon, you are actually buying this from a Jersey Company "Indigostarfish". This album (labeled NEW) was not not plastic wrapped (as new discs should be) and the case was scratched and well used. The CDs themselves were in good condition.
  As of the music itself, this is a good album worthy of 4 stars. (3stars from Amazon)
  If you liked the other two live lounges, you must buy this. And,... more info

• Woohoo!
  Yes I do indeed love it! Although I have only listened to the first two tracks as the cd is in the car and only had a long enough journey to listen o the 1st two tracks but already I love them! Another great hit Radio 1 and of course I do bow down the the live lounge and its greatness!
  Legend!

• Get it!
  Lets be honest...
  The only song anyone really wants on this album is
  Paramore's cover of "loves not a competition..."
  Great album anywhoo

Tracks:

1. Duffy - Mercy
2. The Ting Tings - Standing In The Way Of Control
3. Dizzee Rascal - That's Not My Name
4. Sam Sparro - American Boy
5. Pendulum - Violet Hill
6. The Streets - Blinded By The Lights
7. McFly - I Kissed A Girl
8. The Kooks - Shine On
9. Newton Faulkner - Foundations
10. Panic At The Disco - Nine In The Afternoon
11. Girls Aloud - With Every Heartbeat
12. The Feeling - Work
13. The Hoosiers - LoveStoned
14. The Wombats - Moving To New York
15. Paramore - Love's Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)
16. Elliot Minor - Rule The World

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