7 Worlds Collide

April 30, 2010 at 1:21 am
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7 Worlds Collide is slightly different than other supergroups.  21 artists came together in New Zealand over 3 weeks to record an album to benefit Oxfam, and the results are fairly impressive; all 24 tracks of the double-disc set feel cohesive in sound while retaining their own eclectic touches. “Too Blue”, a collaboration between Johnny Marr, Jeff Tweedy, and Neil Finn, and “Reptile”, Lisa Germano’s quirky contribution shine on the first disc.  Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall really shows herself on the album–both “Black Silk Ribbon”, a collaboration with Bic Runga, and “Hazel Black”, her contribution on the second disc, are excellent.

With any double album, though, there’s bound to be some filler.  Tracks like Liam Finn’s “Red Wine Bottle” and Tim Finn’s “Riding the Wave”, while nice, aren’t particularly memorable, and the instrumental “3 Worlds Collide” doesn’t really seem to have a purpose other than to make both discs 12 tracks long.  Still, these are minor faults in an overall solid album.  The eclectic range of singers and styles provides something for everyone.

Rating: ★★★★☆

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