“Jeux Sans Frontières…”
“Games Without Frontiers” [Peter Gabriel 1980]
When Peter Gabriel split ranks with Genesis in the mid-‘70s he embarked on what would soon become a highly successful solo career. He established his Real World studios (and record label), became an early champion for World Music and released a series of acclaimed Rock albums. Along the way, he made plenty of friends. Three years ago, he released ‘Scratch My Back’ his album of songs by other artists and now, we have the album’s natural sequel, ‘And I’ll Scratch Yours’ on which many of the artists covered on the earlier disc have recorded some of Gabriel's best known songs. The results may not always be satisfying but some of the album’s contributors have given the songs the respect they duly deserve. One case in point is The Arcade Fire’s textbook approach to “Games Without Frontiers”, and you’ll hear it in this edition of JR.
Elsewhere this week, it’s a bit of a family affair, with new releases from the Godfrey brothers (Morcheeba), the Followill brothers (Kings Of Leon) and the Haim sisters (Haim).
There’s also the latest psychedelic Indie Pop from Philadelphia band, Dr. Dog. Their 8th album (‘B-Room’) is named after their newly-built studio and despite their music being slightly more polished than on previous releases and their fusion of ‘60s Pop and ‘90s Rock influences even further pronounced, their approach remains as deceptively shambolic as ever.
We also hit a couple of (im)perfect tens with some straight-up Southern Rock from the 10th album by Allman Brothers Band offshoot, Gov’t Mule. (Their album ‘Shout!’ comes in two versions. One album features a collection of hard Rock from the band itself. The other, features the same songs interpreted by guest vocalists including Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Toots Hibbert, Steve Winwood – and others.) Another 10th studio album just released comes from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and features a hard Rock collaboration with the ubiquitous Dave Grohl.
And adding a big splash of local colour to this edition are the Melbourne Soul/Funk collective Saskwatch (back with a new single ahead of an east coast tour next month) and The Living End, paying tribute to one of Melbourne's most formidable bands, Hunters & Collectors. We also check out the anticipated second album from Rockhampton duo, Busby Marou who's ‘Farewell Fitzroy Tour’ is making its way around the country right now.
Gov’t Mule: “Funny Little Tragedy” (from the album, ‘Shout!’)
Morcheeba: “Give Me Your Love” (preview from the album, ‘Head Up High’)
Arcade Fire: “Games Without Frontiers" (from the album, ‘And I’ll Scratch Yours’)
Kings Of Leon: “Temple” (from the album, ‘Mechanical Bull’)
Haim: “Go Slow” (from the album, ‘Days Are Gone’)
Dr. Dog: “The Truth”/”Rock & Roll” (from the album, ‘B-Room’)
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (featuring Dave Grohl): “Any Weather” from the album, ‘Unvarnished’)
The Living End: “Say Goodbye” from the album, ‘Crucible: The Songs Of Hunters & Collectors’)
Busby Marou: “Luck” (from the album, ‘Farewell Fitzroy’)
Saskwatch: “Hands” (new single)
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