Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down; Tribute To Kris Kristofferson

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jackpine Social Club
• ASIN: B000062UQZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,732 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprised!, December 19, 2002

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James R. Ogden "s-rick" (Pryor, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down; Tribute To Kris Kristofferson (Audio CD)

Being an old KK fan I bought this album really to just hear the songs again. I was not familar with many of the artists who were covering his songs so it was just a shot in the dark for me. I continue to be suprised each time I listen and this CD has opened a complete new genre of musicians for me. The lyrics of his songs continue to soothe my physic and these "new" renditions inspire a new feeling to each song. RR Ogden

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit or miss, October 23, 2003

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"altcountryfan2000" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down; Tribute To Kris Kristofferson (Audio CD)

eh...picked this up to check out after stumbling upon another wonderful KK tribute called "Nothing Left to Lose," which I love. This one has its moments, but overall doesn't hold a candle to the other, in my book. Pretty hit or miss, doesn't hold together as great, and largely pretty straight-ahead. I already knew the songs, so didn't really need to hear so many straight covers, and most of the more experimental stuff is mixed in terms of success. Might be good for an old-school kk fan, but my money's on the other moodier tribute. But then maybe I'm just being moody.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars what a great compilation, July 24, 2003

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wilbur m. (boulder, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down; Tribute To Kris Kristofferson (Audio CD)

Kris Kristofferson is seriously deserving of a tribute compilation, having not nearly received enough respect for his literate and unique songwriting. As one of those artists (Dylan, Cohen, etc.) whose voice is an obstacle for some, what better way of getting past that to the songs than to present them with fresh voices. The song choices, artist choices and general production here is excellent. A particular highlight is the very underrated Chuck Prophet and his version of 'loving her was easier", featuring a Glen Campbell-ish baritone guitar line and a star-trek-like descant from his long-time sidekick, stephanie finch. Also damn near perfect is the choice of John Doe for "Me and Bobby McGee". Inspired, as is the rest of this set.