Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation - The Songs of Vic Chesnutt

I had this on cassette tape and listened to it nonstop in my car. Live was my favorite band back then. This CD is a stellar cover of Vic's songs and I'm so happy to have found these songs again!!

I love this cd!

This is a great record. Each of the musicians does justice to Vic's music while at the same time expressing their own style. Even though he's not well-known, Vic Chesnutt is highly respected in the music world, which is why musicians like R.E.M., Madonna, and Live wanted to cover his songs. Kristin Hersh does an absolutely beautiful version of "Panic Pure" on this record- as good as Vic's, which makes me suspect that she's actually his female counterpart. R.E.M. said it all in their comment, "Vic is cherry pie." If you want to get a Vic album after hearing this, I recommend "Drunk" or "West of Rome."

There are a couple of songs I skip and that I've pulled off my iPod, but that's just me. There are some really great tunes here. Basically, if you like Vic and/or you like most of the bands here, get the disc, you'll enjoy it.

Had bought this CD years ago, and it disappeared. After replacing it, I realized how much I loved it. Thanks for the great service and shipping it quickly...

I suspect that most people are going to discover this album, like I did, trying to complete collections of songs by their favorite artists. I was a Cracker and Sparklehorse fan which led me to this album. Now arguably I am a much bigger Vic Chesnutt fan than I am of either of those bands. In fact the Cracker and Sparklehorse covers on this album aren't all that great. I give this album 4 stars because the songs are all VC classics and should be heard by those unfamiliar with his work, but inevitably the covers are of hit-and-miss quality. On the weak side are the Hootie cover of "Gravity of the Situation", and the Smashing Pumpkins cover of "Sad Peter Pan", which really pale to the original upon repeated listening to both. Those are two VC classics that probably no one could cover successfully. On a positive note, the Dog's Eye View, Live, Joe Henry and Soul Asylum covers are terrific, as good as I've ever heard those artists. In short, if you are unfamiliar with VC, you may, upon gaining greater familiarity and upon repeated listening to this album, soon begin to think at times that VC should be spending more time writing music for others to perform -- it would make the music world a better place.

Amazing CD, in good conditions as stated.

A great selection of Chesnutt's music, and wonderful interpretations. Check it out.

Great stuff.