Search - The Squirrels :: Who Cares: A Tribute to The Who

Mixed bag...

Richard R. Johnson | Houston, TX United States | 05/25/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Tribute records are always mixed bags. First off, you need a good band to cover, and we certainly have that with The Who. In my opinion, The Who were the first commercial punk band - not the Sex Pistols, not the Ramones. The Who fused the punk attitude of Robert Johnson with the raucous possibilities of rock-n-roll. Sure, they became stadium rock dinosaurs, but they didn't get their wish of dying before they got old. Second, a good tribute album should have fresh interpretations that add to the value of the original tunes. Here's where things fall apart. While many of these songs are entertaining (how hard can it be to re-record an acceptable take of a good song?), only a few make meaningful contributions to the legacy of The Who. Who fans with a taste for alternative music will find this to be an interesting collectible. However, Who fans that prefer AOR-fare will want to pass."

Amazing...

Richard R. Johnson | 12/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"16 wonderful bands in their own right, picked to cover 16 cover songs. You wonder what could this cd have that a "Who" song doesn't? It's the differences between each track. Each band brings their own uniqueness to the album. Who cares? You should. Buy it, or live without."