Cat Power

CAT POWER-The Greatest(2006 CD)

I need an indy Joni Mitchell like I need a hole in the head, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how well The Greatest has stood up to repeated listens over the past few months...while big-time yawners "Willie" and "Where Is My Love" are twin black holes that'll suck 10 minutes out of your life that you'll never get back, the best stuff here ("The Greatest," "Love & Communication") reminds me of a woozier Blonde on Blonde or Exile on Main Street for its ability to immerse you in a universe of its own creation (not that this really sounds like either of those, by the way)...Memphis country soul w/strings might not be the most exciting genre ever, but there's a slew of songs on here that attest to how seductive it can be in the right hands/mitts/paws. A very solid effort despite the praise it has received from some questionable quarters.
(http://www.matadorrecords.com/)

CAT POWER, "The Greatest" (TV version)