Live Sessions (iTunes Exclusive)

In this iTunes exclusive, Scarlett Johansson showcases live performances of songs from her album Anywhere I Lay My Head, a compilation of Tom Waits covers. Johansson’s style is murky and thick with atmosphere owing to the swells of organ and thick hum of amplification that are present throughout the release. There’s a dark feeling to the music, one that owes inspiration to Waits’ own material – the performances gravitate toward the sound of dislocated dream pop in which an essence is captured rather than individual sounds showcased. Going against the grain of the rest of the release is Johansson’s cover of the Cure classic “Boys Don’t Cry,” as well as her capturing the near Julee Cruise-esque simplicity of “I Wish I Was in New Orleans.”

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Anywhere I Lay My Head

VINYL :: $19.98   Click for Upclose View

CD :: $18.98

DIGITAL VERSION

THE SINGLE "Falling Down" :: $.99

Scarlett Johansson's inspired Atco Records debut album ANYWHERE I LAY MY HEAD features her distinctive interpretations of ten songs by Tom Waits plus one original selection, "Song For Jo." Johansson co-wrote the track with TV On The Radio's David Andrew Sitek, who produced the album and lends his multi-instrumental talents throughout as well. She is also joined by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, Sean Antanaitis from Celebration and others.

The album's title track comes from Waits' acclaimed 1985 album Rain Dogs. Johansson also selected cuts from Alice, Swordfishtrombones, Big Time, Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards, Real Gone, Small Change and Bone Machine. Johansson spent five weeks in spring 2007 recording ANYWHERE I LAY MY HEAD at Dockside Studios in Maurice, Lousiana, in the heart of Cajun country.

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