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Published on November 28th 2008
Has there ever been a perfect tribute album? It seems like it would be impossible; how do you make a compilation that honors a band yet betters them at every turn? It’s a paradox. Yet every year sees more and more cover albums issued. All Aboard: A Tribute to Johnny Cash is one such release, and while it never beats the former “man in black,” it sure does give him glory. The liner notes contain blurbs from each of the bands involved, and some of the participants, like the Bouncing Souls and Smoke or Fire’s Joe McMahon, are up front about the feeling that they can’t make these songs any better.
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I thought this was pretty good for a tribute album. Pretty much what i'd expect. I don't get why hopes were so high for this record. I like the Casey Prestwood song the best. I don't think I've ever liked a tribute album. In most cases there is a couple good songs and that's it. Same case here. Loved Ones killed one of my favorite songs. And I don't think I've listened to MXPX since high school, but their cover is awesome (it reminds of Social D circa 1992). I think I was surprised 'cause everyone said it sucks. They may suck now, but that cover does not. I disagree with the trying too hard with the gruff/gravily vocals...The Sainte Catherines, Lucero(Nichols), Fallen From the Sky, None More Black/OnGuard(Shevchuk), smoke or fire(McMahon), and Only Crime/GR(Rankin), all have that type of vocal style when they sing in their respective bands, nothing new or different. I think that if these tracks were split up and put on the bands next record, lots of you folks would dig them more. Hugely disappointing album, especially as a fan of many of the original songs and the bands included here. Flatliners cover rules. I'd like to add, before there's any confusion, that I'm not implying that Bob Geldof is involved with this album. Just that Bob Geldof sucks in general. Yeah, I'm against charity. I need that money to buy alcohol and pairs of novelty boxer shorts that I only wear once because they're ridiculous. That, and I like to roll money up and smoke it like a cigarette. I'm not sure if the outlash is from Cash fans disappointed in the covers or punk fans disappointed in Cash, but either way you get can get fucked, this is a great cause first of all and so many great bands covering a legend, and a lot of them make the song their own, seriously people lighten up and enjoy it for what it is, tribute records are a great idea but never come out that great, this one is totally worth more than one listen though with all the amazing bands, and are you really against charity? I really like the covers by Joe McMahon and Casey James Prestwood. There's some other solid ones (and a lot of mediocre ones, too) but those are the two that stood out to me. Of the tracks I heard off of this, none seemed impressive. Chuck Ragan's was pretty cool, but nothing stuck with me. I was really disappointed by the Bouncing Souls and Gaslight Anthem contributions - they both could have done much better. can't believe you never mentioned ben nichols contribution... it's totally outstanding! that loved ones cover of "cocaine blues" is probably one of the worst covers i've ever heard. hause sounds like he's been blowing lines for three straight days without sleep. the piano part is pretty bad, too. As a huge Cash fan, and fan of most of these bands, this is a great record. Sure not all the songs are amazing, but I don't skip any tracks and enjoy it as a whole. Good review, the Gaslight track grew on me, and now love that track as well. Ben Nichols and Joe's tracks are the best though. I still think "Let The Train Whistle Blow" is the best song on this album. mxpx was always good at covering old '50s and '60s songs. good set, seems like theyre the bands that have some influence from cash It's a bummer because Cash rules, some of these bands rule, and it's a benefit release, but this is horrible. The Gaslight Anthem and The Loved Ones should be embarrassed. I wanted to like this, but only a few songs are even listenable. Dead-on score. i agree with the comment about Let the Whistle Blow. best cover on the cd I was going to review it with a score of 6 as well. Except for two tracks (namely MxPx) pretty solid tribute record. @the_other_Scott- @ fuzzy This pretty much sucks. Major bummer. Smoke or Fire's Let the Whistle Blow is an amazing tribute. Oh, and influences, schminfluences. I don't care who's influenced by the guy - I care about how the record I bought sounds and how much enjoyment it's giving me. That level is definitely not enough to have warranted buying the vinyl. Honestly, how is that fucked up? I see no reason to keep an object that I'm never going to use again, in my life. the souls covered cash on manical laughter. a lot of the other artists are directly influenced by the man in black. I think there'll be a lot of kids going "OMG SOULS AND LOVED ONES COVER CASH" and in the end they won't even get that this is a very sub-par offering. I got this on vinyl and am selling it ASAP. It's definitely a digital buy-only with very limited re-play value. |
