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Originally posted by Rocket Mick UNE VIE AUSTERE do LONESOME TONIGHT and i am NOT surprised.You would end up very lonesome if you listened to this with your mates.Sorry i just don't like this very much at all.
PLEASE NOTE THIS SPOOF CARRIES A BUSTER HEALTH WARNING!:D It is a very chilled out and calming version.Although i am not overtly keen on the ORIGINAL this does not mean i don't appreciate their attempt.A great track and this stood out for me almost immediately.What do you think?
Originally posted by Buster Klumpy Well, you had me on this one, Mick !
So, I guess it's "thanks" again...
Cheers BUSTER.Sometimes i am too COMPLICATED!
CEREMONY (EVENTIDE): This one's fairly well done. I'd say one of the better tracks on this compilation. Puts some real energy into the song.
TEMPTATION (ANTHONY STRETCH): Well it's an acoustic. I'm not much the acoustic fan, but a nice try. Pretty good.
AGE OF CONSENT (KII NOO): I really liked this one. I don't think the band needs to improve on anything here, pure magic.
YOUR SILENT FACE (FOR THE CHOSEN FEW): Starts off quite nice, but turns into noise with a drumbeat inbetween lyrics.
BLUE MONDAY (SO HAPPY): An acoustic version. I like it about as much as I like Flunk's cover. And that one wasn't too bad.
LONESOME TONIGHT (UNE VIE AUSTERE): Oh no. It's my favorite song (HA!)... I don't know. I guess it's better than the original, but not one of the better tracks on here. At least they got rid of the spit.
THE PERFECT KISS (SHED): This one has potential. It does kind of sound like the midi file, but with added vocals and more.. loudness(?) it will prove to be great.
SHELLSHOCK (THE RAMS): I was extreamly impressed until the vocals started. Then it took me a fwe seconds to like the cover again. THen, at about 3:00 or 3:50 or something, the whole song changes and sounds like shite.
TRUE FAITH (AIRBAG): Not too bad. Not that impressed because I"ve heard so many True Faith covers so..
1963 (MAGNOLIA): This one isn't too bad. The end kind of turns me off though. But other than that, well done.
ROUND & ROUND (FEELINGS OF NOWHERE): This one as well as The Perfect Kiss will be great when finshed.
BRUTAL (UNWISE): This has to be the best track on the entire album. It's a shame the quality is so bad. The guitar sounds perfect, as well as the drumbeat and the bass, but the vocals get drowned out in the chorus. Still extreamly impressed.
CRYSTAL (THE PURPLE LORDS OF THE SONIC CHURCH): Not too bad, I guess you could classify this as another acoustic. A three out of five.
ROCK THE SHACK (AIRBOX): My second favorite. They really made the song a great one. Could have extended the "shaaaaaack" part like Barney does. But great none the less.
BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE (who knows): Cute. :)
OVER ALL: To be honest, one of the weakest tribute albums out there. But this albums good songs are amazing. Thanks Mick, Means To An End is great!! And love the live stuff!
I've been listening to this a lot recently, and will implore everyone to buy a copy, just to hear the excellent renditions of Temptation, Blue Monday, 1963 and Lonesome Tonight, as well as the weirdest Shellshock in existence !
Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb EYES-UH !!! I've been listening to this a lot recently, and will implore everyone to buy a copy, just to hear the excellent renditions of Temptation, Blue Monday, 1963 and Lonesome Tonight, as well as the weirdest Shellshock in existence !
Yes...SHELLSHOCK SCARES YOU!
Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb EYES-UH !!! I've been listening to this a lot recently, and will implore everyone to buy a copy, just to hear the excellent renditions of Temptation, Blue Monday, 1963 and Lonesome Tonight, as well as the weirdest Shellshock in existence !
I'd say it was worth getting just for Temptation. Especially if one is a JAMC fan.
I know I will sound really stupid on that one but...
I was looking at Benny's post count and was like "wow, more than 4000 posts, for a pretty new guy it's quite impressive".
Then I thought "wait, he can't be that new with so many posts" and, by pointing my cursor on e-mail, realized he was no other thant Tim... 
So, sorry Tim... and thanks for your nice comments by the way...
Originally posted by Buster Klumpy I know I will sound really stupid on that one but...I was looking at Benny's post count and was like "wow, more than 4000 posts, for a pretty new guy it's quite impressive".Then I thought "wait, he can't be that new with so many posts" and, by pointing my cursor on e-mail, realized he was no other thant Tim...
Thank you Buster - I'm not that pretty though !(except in the eyes of my beloved :D)
Thanks to Rocket Mick for this disc! As promised, here is my review....
Ceremony: Decent cover, I thought this was really true to the original. The vocals are good and the guitaring is quite good.
Temptation: I really like this cover. Very acoustic and adds a different twist to it without all the other instrumentation. Kinda reminds me of an unplugged session. Definitely one of the better ones on the album.
Age of Consent: Absolutely the best cover on here. Very true to the original while still adding its own touch to it. I was very impressed with this - the vocals, the guitars, the bass...everything was just class.
Your Silent Face: Mellow, slower and quite different than the original. Kinda drags out in the beginning but it's mediocre. Just got to be patient with this one.
Blue Monday: Didn't like this too much. It sounds way too much like Flunk's cover. In fact, so much that I can't really tell the difference. A bit too slow for me, yet at the same time hauntingly intriguing. I'd save this for once in awhile listens - there are better covers than this one.
Lonesome Tonight: Mediocre cover, if you can get past (or used to) the different vocals. I think it's not bad.
The Perfect Kiss: I like this one, but would have really loved to hear some vocals included. Mediocre.
Shellshock: I really like this one with the piano and slow tempo. Almost kinda sorta has a Lennon-esque feel to it. The end where the song changes completely is where it is ruined. Omit that part and this is just as good as Age of Consent.
True Faith: Starts out good then at about the 1 minute mark it starts to get too rock-ish for this type of song. The Boo Radley's cover of this was done very well, though. This is mediocre.
1963: Not too bad here if you can get past the vocals. Takes a few listens and it turns out to be better than first listen. Another unplugged type song.
Round & Round: This one sounds great! It has that New Order Technique Ibiza sound. The only unfortunate detail is that's it's tragically an edit. I'd like to hear the full version - if it sounds just like this all the way thru then it's a gem.
Brutal: Mediocre at best. I can't get past the monotone vocals on this one. He doesn't sing with much excitement or passion. The background and instrumentation is fine, it's just the vocals...which leads us to...
Crystal: I can't stand the vocals to this one at all! He sounds half-awake and drugged out of his mind. Too mellow for me. Could be good for the elevator ride though.
Rock the Shack: Not bad, not bad at all. I'm not the biggest fan of this song but compared to the two above, this song is decent. Pretty similar to the original. Nice guitaring, too.
Bizarre Love Triangle: Can't really add much to this but who is singing this? Was hoping there was a proper Bizarre Love Triangle track or Regret.
