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Review By discconnected
Since I first heard of this release, some eighteen months
ago, everyone who seemed to have gotten their hands
on demos expressed disappointment in the covers album
concept. I must admit that my feeling is if a band takes
years to complete an album, it ought to be of original
songs.
I am a Def Leppard fan, and while I don't hate the album,
I do hate the covers album concept. That said, this
album is not bad. It is a very 'true to the original'
type of tribute release-the songs are faithful reproductions
of the original tunes capturing the spirit of the originals
rather well. While I don't see it staying in rotation
in my player as long as 'X' or "Adrenalize,' it
is not a bad listen while we wait for an album of original
material
Following are some of my thoughts on the better tracks
and a round up of the various bonus tracks available.
The standout track is 'No Matter What' (Badfinger).
This track was also included on the "Rock Of Ages"
collection. One of the best pop songs ever written given
a slight edge.
'Hanging On The Telephone' (Blondie) is one of the few
instances where the band may have improved upon the
original. This version is polished and the chorus harmonies
and lead guitar suit the band's style. And it's just
a gutsy song to elect to cover.
'Waterloo Sunset' is a great track -how can you go wrong
with The Kinks? The tone and the delivery is near perfect,
making this the most 'Leppard' of all the tracks covered
'Hell Raiser' (Sweet) is a good change in tempo. The
album needed a rocker at this point and that's what
you get, with added vocals from The Darkness' Justin
Hawkins.
'Little Bit Of Love' (Free) was a good choice for the
album and a chance for the band to include a good commercial
rock track that most will be familiar with. And at least
they did not select "All Right Now' or the oft-covered
'Wishing Well.'
My second favorite selection, 'Don't Believe A Word'
(Thin Lizzy), is better suited for the band than most
of the other tracks, better suited for the album and
a classic song. Again, it's refreshing that they did
not select a more obvious Thin Lizzy song ('Jailbreak'
or 'The Boys Are Back In Town')
The Best Buy and Target bonus editions feature a couple
of extra tracks. Best Buy offers up 'Winter Song' and
a live version of 'No Matter What.' Target counters
with 'When I'm Dead And Gone' and a live version of
'Action.'
Wal-Mart offered a separate bonus CD with interviews
and five bonus tracks: 'American Girl,' 'Search &
Destroy,' 'Space Oddity,' 'Dear Friends,' and 'Heartbeat.' |
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