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OK for headbangers -- not for Smiths fans

ctcnyc | New York, NY USA | 09/21/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"It is deceptive that this listing does not have all of the songs/artists listed so that a purchaser can get a sense of what they are actually getting. This CD has nothing but hardcore punk covers of Smiths songs that all sound samey. Every song is revved up beyond belief and shouted over a pogoin' beat. That is fine for a one-off joke, but all of the subtleties that make the Smiths great are gone. If you weren't a Smiths fan in the first place, you would have trouble distinguishing between songs. Only the last track, a cover of Asleep, is slowed down to less that mosh tempo. No-name artists on a tribute album are expected, and it is nice to see that but what this bunch of punks obviously likes and appreciates one of the greatest bands of the 80s. But 60+ minutes of a pogoing soundtrack that has very very very little musically in common with its source material is NOT what Smiths fans will be expecting or looking for. Avoid."

The Smiths gone Hardcore

Trevor S. Platcow | Milford, MA | 01/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this tribute. All my fave hardcore bands covering one of my favorite bands.
I initially got it for The Business cover of London which is absolutely great.
Slapshot's version of Big Mouth Strikes again is just amazing. Jack Kelly does it the way I wanted to hear it.
This is great for fans of Hardcore who have or had a secret Smiths spot in their aching heart.
The Meatmen's version of How Soon Is Now rocks with their campy humor and still pull it off great.
I really can not say a bad thing about this release."

Pretty cool

Sargent Fury | The Pit, USA | 01/04/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As with any compilation thereare a few unmemorable songs, but overall this comp is very good. The standout songs on here are Slapshot, Youth Brigade and Edgewise. I was dissapointed that Meat Is Murder is not on it, but thats a personal thing. Every Smiths song ever written is incredible, so why does Leeway do a Moz song? Anyway, it's a cool record. Buy it."