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'''''Under the Covers, Vol. 1''''' is the first collaboration between ] artist ] and ] singer/guitarist ]. Released by ] in 2006, the album contains 17 cover versions of songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The album was a result of their mutual love for songwriting from the 1960s.<ref>NPR Pop Music, June 2006</ref> Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs decided to record an album together in dedication of that era consisting of only cover versions. '''''Under the Covers, Vol. 1''''' is the first collaboration between ] artist ] and ] singer/guitarist ]. Released by ] in 2006, the album contains 15 cover versions of songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The album was a result of their mutual love for songwriting from the 1960s.<ref>NPR Pop Music, June 2006</ref> Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs decided to record an album together in dedication of that era consisting of only cover versions.


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Not to be confused with Under the Covers, a cover album by Ninja Sex Party. 2006 studio album by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
Under the Covers, Vol. 1
Studio album by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
ReleasedApril 18, 2006
RecordedLolina Green (Matthew Sweet's home studio)
GenreRock
Length49:32
LabelShout! Factory
ProducerMatthew Sweet, Susanna Hoffs
Matthew Sweet chronology
Living Things
(2004) 		Under the Covers, Vol. 1
(2006) 		The Pillowcase EP
(2006)
Susanna Hoffs chronology
Susanna Hoffs
(1996) 		Under the Covers, Vol. 1
(2006) 		Under the Covers, Vol. 2
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
Hybrid Magazine(favorable)

Under the Covers, Vol. 1 is the first collaboration between alternative rock artist Matthew Sweet and Bangles singer/guitarist Susanna Hoffs. Released by Shout! Factory in 2006, the album contains 15 cover versions of songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The album was a result of their mutual love for songwriting from the 1960s. Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs decided to record an album together in dedication of that era consisting of only cover versions.

The album was released April 2006, and they appeared July 18 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote the album and tour.

Track listing

# Title Original artist Length
1. "I See the Rain" The Marmalade 3:45
2. "And Your Bird Can Sing" The Beatles 2:10
3. "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" Bob Dylan 3:45
4. "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" Fairport Convention 5:51
5. "Cinnamon Girl" Neil Young and Crazy Horse 2:47
6. "Alone Again Or" Love 3:35
7. "The Warmth of the Sun" The Beach Boys 3:08
8. "Different Drum" Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt 2:52
9. "The Kids Are Alright" The Who 2:50
10. "Sunday Morning" The Velvet Underground 3:26
11. "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" Neil Young and Crazy Horse 2:27
12. "Care of Cell 44" The Zombies 3:56
13. "Monday, Monday" The Mamas & the Papas 3:27
14. "She May Call You Up Tonight" The Left Banke 2:24
15. "Run to Me" Bee Gees 3:06

The Deluxe Edition contains another two tracks:

# Title Original artist Length
16. "The Village Green Preservation Society" The Kinks 2:57
17. "I Can See for Miles" The Who 4:13

Volumes 2 & 3

In July 2009, Shout! Factory released their second album, Under the Covers, Vol. 2, covering songs from the 1970s. Under the Covers, Vol. 3 followed in 2013, containing songs recorded in the 1980s.

Personnel

Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet at SXSW 2006 in Austin, Texas.
  • Susanna Hoffs – vocals, handclaps (2)
  • Matthew Sweet – vocals, bass, organ (1), electric lead guitar (1), electric rhythm guitar (1), acoustic guitars (2-4, 6-8, 11, 13-15), electric guitars (2, 3, 5, 7, 9-11, 13, 14), tambourine (2), handclaps (2), Mellotron (8, 12), xylophone (10), acoustic piano (12, 14), harpsichord (12, 13), dolceola (12), percussion (13)
  • Van Dyke Parks – organ (3), acoustic piano (8), harpsichord (8)
  • Richard Lloyd – electric lead guitar (1, 5), lead guitar (3)
  • Ivan Julian – acoustic guitar (3, 8), electric lead guitar (6), feedback guitar (10)
  • Greg Leisz – electric guitar (4), pedal steel guitar (4, 10), acoustic lead guitar (6), electric 12-string guitar (8, 15), electric lead guitar (8, 11), 12-string guitar (12)
  • Ric Menck – drums, tambourine (2, 3, 13-15), bongos (6), shaker(6)
  • Carey LeMothe – trumpet (6, 15), French horn (15)
  • Joseph Harvey – cello (6, 8, 13-15)
  • Julie Pusch – viola (6, 8, 13), violin (6, 8, 13-15)

Production

  • Shawn Amos – executive producer
  • Susanna Hoffs – producer
  • Matthew Sweet – producer, engineer, remixing
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine)
  • Julee Stover – editorial supervision
  • Emily Johnson – project assistant
  • John Roberts – project assistant
  • Ed Fotheringham – illustrations
  • Jeff Palo – artwork, package supervision
  • Todd Gallopo – package design
  • Henry Diltz – photography
  • Russell Carter Artist Management Ltd. – management

Chart performance

Date Chart Peak position
May 6, 2006 Billboard 200 192

References

  1. Under the Covers, Vol. 1 at AllMusic
  2. "REVIEWS | Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs - Under the Covers, Vol. 1 album review". Hybridmagazine.Com. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
  3. NPR Pop Music, June 2006

External links

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