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Re: Substitute - Tribute Album



For me the album was good.  I had to smile listening
to David Bowie do "Pictures of Lily."  My only
complaint is Sheryl Crow singing "Behing Blue Eyes." 
I really didn't like her version much.

Shanna
--- Joe Lewinski <lewinski@icanon.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> My wife and kids gave me the Who tribute album
> "Substitute" for
> father's day.   I have now had time to soak it in
> and can 
> comment on it objectively.
> 
> 1. It is nice to have a Who tribute album.  I will
> always listen to Who music.
> 
> 2. Although Pearl Jam, Cheryl Crow, & David Bowie
> are the only big
> 	names (besides Paul Weller), I have to say that
> musically the
> 	songs are pretty powerful and representative.  It
> would be nice
> 	to see some really big names weigh in like they did
> on the "Two Rooms"
> 	tribute to Elton John.  The Who deserve it.
> 
> 3. The packaging is slight, and that's my biggest
> problem.  It should have
> more
> 	info about each band.  Perhaps a picture and their
> comments about The Who.
> 
> 4. The best track for me is "The Seeker".  This
> version, while true to the
> 	original recording is simply rocking.
> 
> 5. The vocals on all the tracks are a constant
> reminder that Roger Daultry is
> 	one of the best rock vocalists to ever grace the
> stage.  I now appreciate
> 	him more than ever.
> 
> 6. I was expecting poor drumming, but was surprised
> on most tracks to hear
> 	good solid performances that echoed Keith Moon. 
> This speaks volumes
> 	about his influence to today's drummers (Zak
> included).
> 
> 7. The bass lines were solid too, but I felt they
> were a little slower and
> 	simpler than John's performances (especially in the
> last ten years).
> 	While time has affected Keith the most (he barely
> moves anymore), 
> 	then Roger (vocal range), then Pete (hearing, vocal
> range), 
> 	John seems to have improved over time.   I now
> appreciate John more than
> 	ever.
> 
> 8. Lastly, I was disappointed by the number of
> tracks.  The Who catalog of
> 	hits is so vast that a double album is necessary to
> pay a proper 
> 	tribute. 
> 
> Joe in Philly
> 
> 
> Joe Lewinski
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