THE WALL: (Redux)
Best Tribute Album, Ever
Magnetic Eye Records has put out a few "Redux" albums, where they get current artists to remake songs from classic albums, but this remake of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" has set a new standard of excellence. Not only did they raise the bar with the selection of bands, but from the minute you press play, you cannot deny the respect these artists have for this historic album. The bands that stick to the script of the original tunes do it with an energy that helps you hear them in a new light, and the bands that take some liberties with the tracks have clearly put thought and effort into what they have done.
The Wall (Redux) has made Pink Floyd's music relevant for me at a time when they were completely out of my rotation for years.
Now I will quote Magnetic Eye Records with:
"Listen to it in full and connect deeply, even though deep listening without distraction seems to be a dying pastime in the modern digital age."
This album was meant to be played in sequence, from cover to cover,
and I encourage you to do so here.
However, if you want a good sampler before you dive in, the I have picked out these:
"Goodbye Blue Sky" by Mos Generator:
Now Pallbearer's "Run Like Hell":
"Hey You", by Summoner:
And Church Of The Cosmic Skull has done something truly special with "The Trial":
This album is a masterpiece, and a must-listen for anyone who's spent any time with the 1979 classic.
I truly can't get enough of this one, listening for the bazillionth time as I type.
Hope I have turned a few people on to this gem.
That's all for now - ULTRA
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