From: "Gordon Bathgate" <gordon.bathgate@langstane-press.co.uk>
Subject: Kovers 3
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:10:30 +0100

Hi Everybody

I just received my copy of 'The Great Lost KPS Album' and I must say I'm
very impressed. Here are my thoughts on the some of the highlights.

The Intricate Smears kick things off nicely with their energetic version of
'Hardway'. Next, Ginny Dodds' laid back version of 'Sunny Afternoon' serves
as a nice contrast to the opening track. It manages to recreate the gin
sodden atmosphere of a late night jazz club perfectly.

I challenge anyone to finish listening to Ayrton's two contributions without
a smile on their face. His enthusiasm and personality shine through. John
Caviano's atmospheric version of 'Big Sky' and Superhype's enthusiastic
rendition of 'Picture Book' serves to reinforce the variety of musical
styles on the CD.

Kevin Wayne McFall and Mitch Friedman's contributions are so infectious they
should be put into quarantine. For me one of the highlights on Kovers 2 was
Olga's moody version of 'I go to sleep'. This has always been one of my
favourite songs and Doug Holland's interpretation certainly doesn't
disappoint.

Other tracks that deserve a mention include the Survivors folk tinged
'Scattered, Yurow's intense 'To the Bone' and Patrick Costello's rousing
version of 'King Kong', which serves as a fitting climax to the project.

Every track on the CD has its own musical merits and the artists can be
justifiably proud of their achievements. If you haven't yet decided to
obtain a copy I can wholeheartedly recommend it. If you still need
persuading there's the excellent bonus CD as well. I'll leave my comments on
the 'Spivs' CD for another time, as I don't want to outstay my welcome. I'd
like to thank Olga and the two Geoff's for their efforts in bringing this
project to fruition.

Regards

Gordon