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Originally Posted by progdirjim
too easy, but I have to say the tribute version of "Pirates" is better than the original. 
Seriously though, I'm confused and curious on this. The compilation in question was released on Mellow records, and we've gotten great reviews on their Genesis, Finnish prog, Italian prog, and I think one other tribute disc. I find it pretty hard to believe that the quality of the ELP tribute is worse, so is it:
1) ELP fans are unreasonable and difficult assholes?
2) ELP fans are anal retentive and can't handle anything different than the original?
3) ELP fans have tin ears?
For the record, I'm a huge ELP fan and I like the tribute album pretty well. (I'm not a big fan of any tribute album, but this one is as good as any to me. And I am at least half kidding on the criticisms above.) I am truly curious about this, so let the flaming and responses continue... |
Well, I started the thread. Here are some basic facts about me: I don't generally mind tribute records or bands. I love ELP. I think Pirates is one of the greatest songs ever written, and understand that not many share that opinion (or even consider it a great song). I am NOT a flamer.
So all that said, my issue is: does it add anything to the original? Do they put their style on the song? I want to hear a band play the song, but put their stamp on it, but still remain true to the orginal.
Now all of the above doesn't really explain why I dislike it. It's merely that it was played every day for weeks. I'm tired enough of the originals after a few plays. To hear that abomination of Pirates more than once...well there's enough orginal material on the Moon.
So there's no real arcane and complicated explanation..I just didn't like it.
