- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -
Artist: Mike Doughty
Album: The Flip Is Another Honey
Label: Snack Bar / Megaforce Records
Playtime: 51:58 min
Genre: Indie
URL: http://www.mikedoughty.com/
Rip date: 2012-11-06
Street date: 2012-11-06
Size: 96.63 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 240 kbps / 4410Hz / Joint Stereo
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Quirky songwriter Mike Doughty (formerly the frontman of Soul Coughing) has
carved out a name for himself as a solo artist. The Flip Is Another Honey
finds Doughty paying homage to other artists on a covers album full of gems.
DoughtyÆs work is often criticized for sticking to a single sound (think indie
rock guitar, bourbon-smooth vocals, lots of religious and drug imagery). The
Flip gives Doughty a chance to branch out, and he takes it, producing much of
the music himself and sounding comfortable in a variety of contexts.
The styles here range wide, from a delightfully schizoid rendition of Guys and
DollsÆ ôSit Down, YouÆre Rocking the Boatö to the effortless smooth, addictive
update of CamilleÆs ôTa Douleurö. Even non-French speakers will be drawn in by
the bend of DoughtyÆs distinctive vocals. Opener ôSunshineö is as warm as its
namesake, as Doughty raps over John Denver samples, including the impressive
lyric ômacking chi, like a Maccabee.ö
The Flip isnÆt a flawless effort; ôBoy + Angelö and a few others lack punch.
But updates to tracks like Cheap TrickÆs ôSouthern Girlsö and Thin LizzyÆs
ôRunning Backö shine. The former, in particular, is enhanced by DoughtyÆs
cover, the vocals warmer and more plaintive in his rounded drawl.
DoughtyÆs sheer enthusiasm is evident in small details, like the
heartbreakingly gentle guitar line of ôA Fanfare (Not Superman)ö, a brief 28
seconds before bass and percussion swell into the hip ôJimmy Bellö. DoughtyÆs
raw scream on ôSit Downö is the passion of a man who loves his work. The Flip
Is Another Honey indeed.
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01. Sunshine ( 3:39)
02. A Fanfare ( 0:28)
03. Jimmy Bell ( 4:30)
04. Take Me Home, Country Roads ( 3:16)
05. Southern Girls ( 3:16)
06. Tightrope ( 4:05)
07. Send In The Clowns ( 1:01)
08. Running Back ( 3:44)
09. Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat ( 1:48)
10. Boy + Angel ( 4:30)
11. Reach Out/Higher State Of Consciousness ( 5:50)
12. Ta Douleur ( 5:11)
13. Mankind ( 2:44)
14. Mistress ( 3:49)
15. Words ( 4:07)
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