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What's the big deal?

J. Fortier | Ontario, Canada | 03/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't see what all the negative reviews are about. As a musician myself (guitar, bass, piano, drums) and having a couple string players(cello and violin) in my own band, I really liked this album. The album wasn't supposed to be a different arrangement, it was just supposed to be a recreation in a string arrangement. I think it's great for study music, or for when you're working and don't want anything extremely distracting or loud. I will admit some of the transitions don't sound exactly right but these are organic instruments, and aren't being put through a rack full of special effects like Johnny's guitar. :)



Anyways, I think it does the album justice and I enjoy listening to it and I think it's worth owning."

A Truly Unique Experience

Mike | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 10/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Section's Tribute to Radiohead is an amazingly deep album that captures the essence of OK Computer. You can feel the wind biting and the desolation of Radiohead's work in every hum. Performed by The Section, this album features Eric Gorfain and Roland Hartwellon on Violin, Piotr Jandula on Viola, and Richard Dodd on Cello. The Depravity captured in The Section's performance is astounding; you can't help but be moved by the emotional performance heard on this album. The strings drag you down with them, and you can almost feel the tension of man upon the precipice of battle. Karma Police is by far the standout track on this album. Very rarely does a tribute album have this much profound power behind it. Truly an instrumental masterpiece."

If you love Radiohead...

C. Clary | Providence, RI | 12/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Then this CD is for you. I bought the other so called Radiohead Tribute albums and they provide no respect to the genius that is Radiohead. This CD, however, is completely and utterly brilliant. It captures the emotion and musicality of the original almost perfectly. The strings mimic Thom Yorke's voice magically and at times this album seems to bring out the classical flavor that you knew was in OK Computer but couldn't prove because it was a rock album. Even if you don't like classical music, it is a perfect addition to your Radiohead collection. If you do love classical music, then you will appreciate this album even more."