2Cellos
2Cellos · 2011
43 min · 12 tracks
Dynamic cello interpretations merge with rock and pop classics, creating a fresh and exhilarating listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where the Streets Have No Name — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and emotive arrangement, demonstrating the duo's ability to reinterpret iconic songs powerfully.
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Smooth Criminal — Their rendition transforms this Michael Jackson classic into a thrilling performance that highlights intricate bowing techniques and rhythmic intensity, captivating listeners.
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Hurt — A poignant cover of Nine Inch Nails' haunting ballad, this track showcases the emotional depth achievable through cello, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Viva La Vida — This interpretation infuses Coldplay's anthemic hit with dramatic flair, illustrating how classical elements can enhance modern pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and performances but lacks a cohesive narrative across its diverse song choices.
What we noticed
- The album features dynamic cello arrangements of well-known rock and pop songs, often incorporating both classical techniques and contemporary rhythms.
- Each track typically begins with a recognizable melody before expanding into intricate harmonies and counterpoints between the two cellos.
- Several tracks, such as 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Welcome to the Jungle', utilize percussive bowing techniques that mimic the original songs' rhythmic elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where the Streets Have No Name 4:04
- 2 Misirlou (Theme From Pulp Fiction) 2:14
- 3 Use Somebody 3:28
- 4 Smooth Criminal 4:12
- 5 Fragile 3:28
- 6 The Resistance 3:49
- 7 Hurt 4:30
- 8 Welcome to the Jungle 3:11
- 9 Human Nature 2:49
- 10 Viva La Vida 3:42
- 11 Smells Like Teen Spirit 2:52
- 12 With or Without You 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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