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From STEREOGUM — Shocking, I know, but it is true, Scarlett Johansson DOES, in fact, sing. Andddd, shes recorded a Tom Waits tribute album. Oooh, yeah. Check out the review, after the jump! Scarlett Johansson And Dave Sitek Premiere Tom Waits Tribute Album In NYCOnly for the sexiest woman alive would we slosh around the East Village in this winter mess for a listening party. Last night at Joes Pub, Stereogum got a preview of Scarlett Johanssons forthcoming Tom Waits covers album, a project weve been tracking for well over a year. Anywhere I Lay My Head, out 5/20 on Atco/Rhino, collects ten covers and an original (”Song For Jo”) co-written by Scarlett and the albums producer, Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio.Scarlett and Dave spent five weeks recording the album at Dockside Studio in in Maurice, Louisiana last fall, collaborating with members of Siteks extended indie rock family, including Celebration, Jaleel Bunton (TVOTR), and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner. TVOTR fanboy David Bowie lends vocals on two tracks (”Falling Down” and “Fannin Street”). Well she certainly knows how to get our attention. Not that thats ever been a problem. Read More
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