Release

1	Grinspoon -	Drugs Don't Work	2:43
2	Pictures, The -	Milkshake	2:48
3	Jebediah -	Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head	2:56
4	Salmonella Dub -	Get Up Stand Up	2:28
5	Speedstar (2) -	There Is A Light That Never Goes Out	3:46
6	Little Birdy -	These Boots Were Made For Walking	2:06
7	Cat Empire, The -	Hotel California	4:39
8	End Of Fashion -	Quicksand	4:40
9	Bertie Blackman -	Tyrone	4:28
10	Goodshirt -	Gouge Away	2:52
11	Love Outside Andromeda -	Andy Warhol	3:02
12	Darren Hanlon -	Don't Stop	2:27
13	Damien Rice -	When Doves Cry	3:48
14	John Butler Trio, The -	Message In A Bottle	3:49
15	Gorgeous (2) -	Little Suicides	4:14
16	Lazy Susan (2) -	Are You Old Enough	3:43
17	Betchadupa -	Sweet Dreams	2:21
18	Starky -	Show A Sign Of Life	1:55
19	Serena Ryder -	Illegal Smile	3:29
20	Missy Higgins -	Moses	2:51
21	Big Heavy Stuff -	Hyperballad	3:29
22	Donavon Frankenreiter -	Stay Young	1:54
23	Clare Bowditch -	Hallelujah	4:10

Notes

A compilation of cover songs performed by various artists live on air at Triple J. Compiled by Mel Bampton

Original Artists:
1 - The Verve
2 - Kelis
3 - Burt Bacharach
4 - Bob Marley
5 - The Smiths
6 - Nancy Sinatra
7 - The Eagles
8 - David Bowie
9 - Erykah Badu
10 - The Pixies
11 - David Bowie
12 - Fleetwood Mac
13 - Prince
14 - The Police
15 - Golden Palominos
16 - Dragon
17 - Split Enz
18 - The High Strung
19 - John Prine
20 - Patty Griffin
21 - Björk
22 - Gallagher And Lyle
23 - Leonard Cohen

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Rated 4/5

Review by aircawn Oct 01, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)

Like A Version is a weekly morning segment on Triple J, an Australian national radio station. The presenter, Mel Bampton, gets an artist or group into the studio to do a cover of any song of their choosing. For the range of artists, songs chosen and styles played, this program has become a big favourite for listeners. And this, is the first CD compilation of the live on air performances.

This is not a CD for those who like to sit in one genre. The original song's release dates cover almost 40 years so an open mind of music is a must. But it's so rewarding when you hear how these modern artists interpret these songs. For example, the cover of Hotel California being sung entrely in French, The Pictures strumming Milkshake on guitar (the riff sounding suspiciously like Wake Up Little Suzy) and the cover of Hyperballad with only a cello and guitar.

It's not a party starter, but more like an exhibition of music and a bit of insight as to how artists can influence other artists.