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Aerosmith Tribute: Not The Same Old Song & Dance

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Tribute records are typically either hit or miss and this one is no different. The standout song is "Dream On" with a heaven-sent combination of Ronnie James Dio with Yngwie Malmsteen. Dio makes this tune his own by not doing a paint by the numbers rendition, instead he adds his own take on it with tuneful vocals and a passion. Yngwie's guitar part is what you'd expect...a million notes per minute. Mark Slaughter shines on "Back In The Saddle", Vince Neil rocks "Chip Away At The Stone", Jeff Keith and Tommy Skeoch of TESLA fame totally rock out on "Draw The Line", as does the combo of Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE), Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN) and Bobby Blotzer (RATT) on "Same Old Song And Dance", WARRANT'S own Jani Lane delivers on "No Surprize" and set ender "Toys In The Attic" is ripped on by Stephen Pearcy (RATT) and Tracii Guns (LA GUNS). Stinkers include songs by Ted Nugent, Jack Blades & Tommy Shaw, Mickey Thomas of STARSHIP and Fee Waybill(TUBES) abomination of "Walk This Way". I recommend it based on the strength of the winners. RATING: 7/10

This is an excellent collection of artists doing some great Aerosmith songs. I'm rather suprised at some of the other reviews listed for this album. This is a Tribute TO Aerosmith. Not Aerosmith doing a "Greatest Hits" collection. If you bought this cd and expected Steven, Joe and the rest of the boys, then I guess it is a disapointment to you. It's a collection of different artists that wanted to show their appreciation to a very important rock group. And I think they did a wonderful job. "Dream On" is probably my top pick of this album. Ronnie James Dio, Yngwie Malmsteen and Stu Hamm was an excellent combination for this song. "Sweet Emotion" was rather good also. So get this album. Give it a listen, but just remember what I said at first. This is a TRIBUTE. Not a "Greatest Hits" album.

More than an average tribute put together in haste, this set of songs and the tasteful pairings of musicians is solid! I think a good amount of thought was put into the selections of music and people to play each song....very well matched to style and tempermant of the artists normal concepts!

My Biases would lean me towards the exciting mix of Yngwie and Dio due to my avid following of both Rainbow and Malmsteen's Rising Force.

Ted Kicked like I knew he would too~ Hell the whole thing ROCKS!

Eddie Newmiller

As a die-hard Aerosmith fan, I'm shocked at the other reviews here. This album is for serious fans of the performers only, and if you're a big Aerosmith fan, it's neat to have on your CD rack, but it won't get much playing time.

Ted Nugent and Ronnie James Dio BUTCHER "Rag Doll" and "Dream On," respectively. "Draw The Line" is outstanding, as are "Chip Away" and "Sweet Emotion" (although maybe Jack Blades should have stuck to his harmonies and let Tommy Shaw do his thing).

What I'd love to see is a compilation of all the great Aero-covers that are true re-interpretations of the originals. If you're an Aerosmith fan, you owe it to yourself to hear the Mighty Mighty Bosstones do "Sweet E," REM do "Toys," Garth Brooks do "Fever," and the Breeders do "Lord of the Thighs." Add in the recent death-metal versions of Aero songs (Metal Church, Testament, etc.), and heck, stick Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" on there (or, if you'd like, the Hank Williams version), and you'd have a NEAT collectible.

some songs are pretty basic,but ted nugent doing rag doll is worth a listen,ronnie james dio nearly makes dream on his own.nothing else really stands out.check out edgar winter on same old song and dance

More than an average tribute put together in haste, this set of songs and the tasteful pairings of musicians is solid! I think a good amount of thought was put into the selections of music and people to play each song....very well matched to style and tempermant of the artists normal concepts!

My Biases would lean me towards the exciting mix of Yngwie and Dio due to my avid following of both Rainbow and Malmsteen's Rising Force. Gates of Babylon....

Ted Kicked like I knew he would too~ Hell the whole thing ROCKS!

Eddie Newmiller

As a hardcore Aerogirl I have to say that I really enjoyed the various covers choosen here and the different interpretations, especially Jeff Keith and Tommy Skeoch....buy it!

I'll admit straight away that the only reason I bought this was that Yngwie is on it. I'm not a fan of tribute albums and I didn't think this was going to be any different. Wrong! Perhaps it shows the quality of the original songs but this is really good. High points include Vince Neil giving it loads of attitude and, of course, Malmsteen and Dio on Dream On. I never thought that would work but it's brilliant. Low points - Ted Nugent doing Rag Doll, he's still as bad today as you remember.

really cool. Ted Nugent is the 1st excuse(but not the only one) to buy the CD Really one of my best buys in the past couple of years

If you love aerosmith you'll love this