Various Artists
Jetboys of Babylon (New York Dolls Tribute)
Fastlane Record
2005
Crap! I seriously don’t understand the reasons why some unknown bands gather to “pay tribute” to some great bands. What is the point to get some average executions on some historical glorious songs, from bands we don’t know and we possibly will never get to know in the future. According to my opinion, a good tribute album must be assembled by performances of top class bands giving their version of all time classic songs (take for example the 2 double tributes to Black Sabbath and Judas priest, where the top class of heavy metal and not only gathered to seriously pay tribute to the masters).
Now, who is interested to listen to Slow Motorcade playing “Vietnamese Baby”, or Science Fiction Idols delivering “Human Being”. When Guns and Roses gave their versions of such monumental songs (back in 1993 by the way – more than a decade ago!!!) the whole thing was interesting. Now, even though some executions are quite good, I hardly believe that there will be many people to buy this one. Do yourselves a favor and go find the originals!
Now, who is interested to listen to Slow Motorcade playing “Vietnamese Baby”, or Science Fiction Idols delivering “Human Being”. When Guns and Roses gave their versions of such monumental songs (back in 1993 by the way – more than a decade ago!!!) the whole thing was interesting. Now, even though some executions are quite good, I hardly believe that there will be many people to buy this one. Do yourselves a favor and go find the originals!