Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson: Break Up
HOLLYWOOD starlet Scarlett embarked upon her collaboration with US singer/songwriter Pete Yorn three years ago, before 2008’s album of Tom Waits covers, and Break Up reflects on a relationship falling apart.
Their goal was to capture Serge Gainsbourg’s recordings with Brigitte Bardot and, despite the foxiness of Johannson’s vocals, their duets are less steamy.
Still, this is a tuneful and convincing collection of guitar pop embellished with likeable country and folk influences.
VERDICT 3/5
(Atco/Rhino)