Left of the Dial: Pop Tribute to Replacements

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Orchard
• ASIN: B000058T6G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,041 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a bunch of indie bands paying a nice tribute to the 'mats, October 16, 2001

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ih8music - See all my reviews

This review is from: Left of the Dial: Pop Tribute to Replacements (Audio CD)

ok - I'll admit to being a huge mats fan... and that's exactly who this album is targeted for. The indie bands on this album - while they may not be the most recognizable faces in the world - do a great job of paying homage to the songs while still putting their own unique sound & energy into them.

and what's scary is that I find myself preferring some versions of the songs from this CD over the 'mats originals! Valentine & Kiss Me On The Bus come to mind immediately... heresy!

so suffice it to say - I think all huge mats fans should get this CD. it's a worthwhile tribute... and a rockin' good time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lyrics are off on a few songs, May 1, 2006

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Ellen Kinde (Greenfield, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Left of the Dial: Pop Tribute to Replacements (Audio CD)

I've been a big Replacments fan for awhile and so I was certainly willing to try out some new versions of old classics. Unfortunately, the lyrics on several of my favorite tunes (particularly Adam Leland's version of 'Skyway') were altered enough to change the entire meaning of the song. Stick with the originals or try out the Australian tribute "I'm In Love ...With That Song."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing beats the original, March 26, 2006

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Richard Hughes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left of the Dial: Pop Tribute to Replacements (Audio CD)

A fair sampling of indie-bands doing The Replacements. It's hard to tell the differance between the bands because they all sound similar. Just made me want to listen to The Replacements versions. The two female groups were the highlights.