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After I scanned this one and uploaded it to the site, I was listening to the whole thing (I have the CD so I can play it in iTunes while working). For my part, it's kind of a mixed bag. Some took it seriously and some didn't. Matthew Sweet probably did the best job as he gave the best reading of the tune he did ("Let Me Be The One"). Richard's electric piano and backgrounds don't hurt and it's the only one he participated on. The Cranberries do a very pretty version of "Close To You" and it's clear Delores likes the tune. Shonen Knife is just fun! They had fun with "Top Of The World" and I just can't hate. Grant Lee Buffalo also did a really nice job with "We've Only Just Begun". It sticks to the script but it's very nice nonetheless.
On the flip side, Red Kross should be drug out and shot for their treatment of "Yesterday Once More". It was treated like a total joke. Babes In Toyland didn't do much better with "Calling Occupants...". In fact, it appeared the Babes couldn't wait to get out of the studio.
The one that reportedly Richard absolutely hated is Sonic Youth's treatment of "Superstar"...and I feel it's the gutsiest thing on the album. The lyrics always felt a bit stalker-ish to me and the Youth must have thought so too. Their version is dark and incredibly sinister. It's not my bag musically but it's so interesting that it forces you to get involved with it. It's an unsettling experience but I admire their desire to interpret the tune their own way.
Your turn now. What do you think of this album?
Ed
On the flip side, Red Kross should be drug out and shot for their treatment of "Yesterday Once More". It was treated like a total joke. Babes In Toyland didn't do much better with "Calling Occupants...". In fact, it appeared the Babes couldn't wait to get out of the studio.
The one that reportedly Richard absolutely hated is Sonic Youth's treatment of "Superstar"...and I feel it's the gutsiest thing on the album. The lyrics always felt a bit stalker-ish to me and the Youth must have thought so too. Their version is dark and incredibly sinister. It's not my bag musically but it's so interesting that it forces you to get involved with it. It's an unsettling experience but I admire their desire to interpret the tune their own way.
Your turn now. What do you think of this album?
Ed