Music Review

Joe Cocker (2005)

EW's GRADE
C+

Details Release Date: Feb 01, 2005; Lead Performance: Joe Cocker

The gravel-throated Brit delivers like the old pro he is on this set of well-chosen pop and soul covers. But the dainty arrangements torpedo such potential highlights as Cocker's sensitive readings of U2's ''One'' and R.E.M.'s ''Everybody Hurts.'' While the R&B tunes at least manage serviceable barband grooves, Heart & Soul represents a missed opportunity for a performer who deserves better.

Originally posted Jan 31, 2005 Published in issue #804-805 Feb 04, 2005 Order article reprints

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