Under the Covers, Vol. 1

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.[3] 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
Studio album by
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 [1]
Hybrid Magazine(favorable) [2]

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

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# 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

Bonus Tracks on iTunes Deluxe Version

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# 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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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Date Chart Peak position
May 6, 2006 Billboard 200 192

References

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  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
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