Record of the Day – 015: The Bad Plus

Nearly everything The Bad Plus does is pretty trippy and off the map. And I say that in a really good way.

This double LP set of classic covers on For All I Care might just trigger your inner art school kid. Or you might run away screaming. One thing’s for sure… You won’t hear anything from this record at a hifi show anytime soon. (But I dare you to suggest it when the guy in the room says “Who wants to hear some female vocals?”

Bam.

But seriously, the recording quality is big, dynamic and breathy – thanks to guest vocalist Wendy Lewis. Taking on Yes, Nirvana, and Heart to name just a few, this record will engage. And Lewis’ cover of the Bee Gees’ classic “How Deep is Your Love?” is worth the entire price of this two-record set.

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