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Mike Viola - Acousto De Perfecto (Review)

Sometimes there are records that have to be on vinyl, not only because the audiophile enhancement, but also because of yet another difference to the CD medium: vinyl has two sides. Acousto De Perfecto is one of these records.  Listening to the CD I thought "This is a strange concept". You'll find new songs like Secret Radio and Primary Care Taker , new versions of known songs like Soundtrack Of My Summer or Hair Of The Dog and instrumental parts.  I was slightly surprised ... until I saw the LP track list: Side A are completely new songs, Side B consist of new interpretations, and both sides each end with an instrumental part. And suddenly it fits very well. The record is a collaboration between Mike Viola and LA-based violists Eric Summer and Kate Reddish . The latter deliver a whole new level to the songs. Acousto De Perfecto cover About Secret Radio , the opener of the album, Mike explains it "(...) was written onstage live at a show in Charl...