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A bunch of indie bands paying a nice tribute to the 'mats

ih8music | 10/16/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"ok - I'll admit to being a huge mats fan... and that's exactly who this album is targeted for. The indie bands on this album - while they may not be the most recognizable faces in the world - do a great job of paying homage to the songs while still putting their own unique sound & energy into them. and what's scary is that I find myself preferring some versions of the songs from this CD over the 'mats originals! Valentine & Kiss Me On The Bus come to mind immediately... heresy!so suffice it to say - I think all huge mats fans should get this CD. it's a worthwhile tribute... and a rockin' good time."

Nothing beats the original

Richard Hughes | 03/27/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

"A fair sampling of indie-bands doing The Replacements. It's hard to tell the differance between the bands because they all sound similar. Just made me want to listen to The Replacements versions. The two female groups were the highlights."

Lyrics are off on a few songs

Ellen Kinde | Greenfield, WI USA | 05/01/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a big Replacments fan for awhile and so I was certainly willing to try out some new versions of old classics. Unfortunately, the lyrics on several of my favorite tunes (particularly Adam Leland's version of 'Skyway') were altered enough to change the entire meaning of the song. Stick with the originals or try out the Australian tribute "I'm In Love ...With That Song.""