Again, not an album, but a four track EP that accompanies one. This EP came free with early copies of Promenade, though I think my copy was a download in the days when Napster ruled the internet. It's not an essential part of the back catalogue - all the songs appear elsewhere in different guises - but it's a nice addition.Recorded live (by the sounds of it) by Neil Hannon, a cellist and a violinist, this EP contains one track from 'Promenade', the parent album, and three from the previous one, 'Liberation'.
'Don't Look Down' and 'Your Daddy's Car' are straightforward interpretations of their orginal versions, but with less instruments. 'Queen Of The South' is the highlight, re-imagining the original track as a far more emotional display. 'I Was Born Yesterday' is played somewhat oddly - as if Hannon has recieved a new voice for Christmas, and is learning how it works. Good stuff, though.
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