Re: Who Covers Who

[snelson@astro.ocis.temple.edu (Sherry Nelson )]

> 
> I bought this out of curiosity today and really like it.  Unlike most
> cover albums that tend to be a record label ploy for cash (Does "Enconium"
> ring a bell?), this one appears to be a legitimate tribute.  
> (Most if not all the artists are from indie labels) Most of the
> songs are held to their true form with a little artistic license,
> which is nice.
> 
> 
> any other opinions?

Actually I think that most of the songs are played too close to the
originals. My favorite is the Hinnies' Baba O'Riley because it really
stretches that artistic license. It's a version rather than a cover, and
I guess I prefer the former.

Sherry