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The Puppini Sisters - Betcha Bottom Dollar
- If I could describe this band of sisters with one word it would be Vintage. Although the girls are not actually sisters, they are truly a modern day Andrews Sisters. With their three part harmonies and very traditionalist instrumentation, Betcha Bottom Dollar recaptures the spirit of the '40s. It’s like going through a time machine listening to this album.
All of the songs, modern or classic covers are well interpreted. Each song fits the mentality and spirit of the '40s. The classic “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” gets a faithful rendition. It’s not exactly the same as the original from the Andrews Sisters which gives the song its own personal flair. Disco favorite “I Will Survive” gets a very interesting translation into a swing-esque style. The harmonies for all the songs are tight; the best example would come from “In the Mood” and still the girls maintain strong solo time. Each of the girls have a different tone to their voices and they blend beautifully.
The whole CD is a wonderful experience, all of the songs fit perfectly. One pet peeve of mine is when songs aren’t in a cohesive order. From “Sisters” all the way to “In The Mood” the CD is paced well.
A lot of the songs have been covered countless times. The song, “Sway,” has been revisited by contemporary artists like Michael Buble and the Pussycat Dolls, but the Puppini Sisters bring the song to a more Rosemary Clooney and Dean Martin era. With technology these days, these girls could have overproduced their music, but it isn’t. The songs are crisp with the right balance between vocals and instruments.
If you’re looking for a modern day version of the Boswell Sisters, the Andrews Sisters, or are expanding from Christina Aguilera’s Back to Basics album, the Puppini Sisters are a good launching point. The girls are playful and fun, bringing back a mentality and spirit of the 1940s.
Reviewer: Michael Pascua
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Reviewer's Rating: 9.5
Reader's Rating: 9.50
Reader's Votes: 2
Added: 10-Nov-2008
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