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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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