Trojan: Beatles Tribute [Box set, Original recording remastered]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 19, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B0007TFHQG
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,681 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit or Miss, August 30, 2005

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Kris Harvey "Kris H" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this 3-disc set because I had heard the first two tracks of Disc 1 while waiting for my drink at a coffee shop and instantly liked it. Unfortunately, those first two tracks ended up being my favorite. The likeability is spotty: only about ten percent of the tracks are truly innovative renditions of the original classics, meaning they are recognizable as Beatles songs, but made to sound more festive by the different spin that the reggae influence provides. I expected this reggae retake to predominate, but many songs don't seem strongly rooted in the genre. Taken as a whole, it's relaxing and fun to listen to, though I would prefer the convenience of a single disc and more of a reggae twist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for the alton ellis song alone....., October 16, 2006

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supernovadiva5000 (dallas, texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Trojan: Beatles Tribute (Audio CD)

I thought this was a great buy. I haven't heard some of these tracks since I was a kid. A good number of these artists bring on the funk. I love each artist's take on the Beatles. On the 3rd cd Alton Ellis brings the fever. His take on "And I Love Her" is hotter than the Beatles could even imagine. That was the jam back when. Not every song is stellar, but overall I'm happy that I bought it. If you are a Beatles fan who dabbles in reggae, you may not like it. If you are a reggae lover who loves the Beatles you'll dig it. Overall tight collection.