Perfect Day | 
 enlarge | Artist: Chris Whitley
Label: Valley
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 173574
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 618321511923
EAN: 0618321511923
ASIN: B00004TZZ0
Release Date: July 25, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Spanish Harlem Incident - Chris Whitley, Dylan, Bob | | • | Smokestack Lightning - Chris Whitley, Howlin' Wolf | | • | China Gate - Chris Whitley, Young, Victor | | • | Drifting - Chris Whitley, Hendrix, Jimi | | • | She's Alright - Chris Whitley, Waters, Muddy | | • | Perfect Day - Chris Whitley, Reed, Lou | | • | Wild Ox Moan - Chris Whitley, Hall, V. | | • | Crystal Ship - Chris Whitley, Morrison, Jim | | • | Spoonful - Chris Whitley, Dixon, Willie | | • | Stones in My Pathway - Chris Whitley, Johnson, Robert | | • | 4th Time Around - Chris Whitley, Dylan, Bob |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not your typical covers album October 18, 2006
John Alapick (Wilkes-Barre, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Chris Whitley's album, Perfect Day, was released in 2000. For this project, he enlisted drummer Billy Martin and bassist Chris Wood to accompany him on this set of cover songs, which consisted of poetic rock songs and blues tunes, some of which are very obscure. Martin and Wood's use of space, along with Chris' distinctive voice and guitar work, results in an album that sounds quite different from most releases that consist of cover songs. The versions of Bob Dylan's "Spanish Harlem Incident" and "4th Time Around" are outstanding as Chris' falsetto sounds beautiful in these settings. These tracks, along with their take on Hendrix's "Drifting", are the only tracks that sound remotely close to the originals. A previous reviewer commented how loose this album was and that is clearly evident in their readings of the blues classics "She's Alright", "Smokestack Lightning", and "Stones in My Passway." "China Gate", which was previously recorded by Nat King Cole of all people, is outstanding as Chris sings it in a very low register while the band provides a sparse backdrop. Chris also does an awesome job on the title track. Originally written by Lou Reed and performed with an orchestra on his Transformer album (thanks for the correction, Thomas), the band's understated performance shows the song's inner beauty for the first time. The version of the obscure "Wild Ox Moan" is very good while their take on the Doors' "Crystal Ship" is quite haunting. The oft-covered "Spoonful" is pretty sloppy but at least they don't play it straight. All told, while this isn't on par with his best work, it is still a very good album that shows the strengths of all the talents involved.
 An amazing cover album January 9, 2006
towerclockraven (Houston, TX USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Chris made those songs his. His covers make the original artist's versions pale in comparision. This is an amazing cd. Worth the price for the cover of "Perfect Day" alone. True Chris Whitley fans will NOT be disappointed. I question the musical aptitude of anyone who pans this album.
Whitley interpretations March 5, 2005
Queen Mary (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is Whiley's cover album; Ho, Hum, you might say. There's nothing ordinary about this collection, however, For one thing, each song is hand picked with such precision that they might have been written for him. Not one song even vaguely resembles the original in its interpretation, as Whitley makes each selection entirely his own. This is an admirable feat for an album that covers such diverse artists as Hendrix, Dylan, and the Doors. And he does it in the minimalist style that I think best shocases his unique talent.
A dreamy, introspective album of toned down vocals and delicious chops, "Perfect Day" is essential for anyone who loves Whitley for his acoustic blues.
 Wild Ox Moan? August 30, 2002
2 out of 16 found this review helpful
I special ordered this album after reading a review in Jazziz praising the artist and his work. One week later I couldn't wait to unwrap it and stuff it into my CD player ...........AWFUL, pure and simple. As I continue to read flowery reviews I am bewildered. Weak and reedy voice, poor recording, background instrumentals muffled and distracting. The title Wild Ox Moan about says it all. Honestly, I cannot make it through a single song or through the album at a single sitting.
TOO HIGH July 15, 2002
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have always admired Chris Whitley and have seen him live several times. But this CD...he must have owed someone some heavy money to put this thing out for sale. Take a look at the photo on the cover. It pretty much says it all. It's like some sort of bizarre Disney ride, "You must be this high to like this album". Sorry Chris, reload and try again.
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