If you are a Brian Eno fan, DO NOT BUY THIS CD!!!!!!!!!
07/12/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Since I was familiar with a few of the artists on this disc, I bought it against my better judgement. I should have listened to myself. This is a collection of really awful covers of Brian Eno songs. I can't express how disappointing this cd was. The cover of "3rd Uncle" was barely recognizable as the Eno song, which in itself isn't especially a bad thing, considering that Eno's music is about creativity and strangeness, but to completely rip it apart and sloppily throw it back together again as was done on this disc is just sad. The cover of "Somber Reptiles" is pretty bad too. Most of the other covers are just forgettable. Do yourself a favor and listen to the originals."
"Nice try but it sort of loses it's way. I have been a Brian Eno fan since his days in Roxy Music and have most of his early works, I think Apollo is the last one I bought, up to now. It's interesting to hear how contemporary artists try to come to terms with the Masters work. I like 'Third Uncle' particlarly, and but not 'Baby's on Fire' - The Electric Hellfire Club have missed the point. Nice to think though that music which I listened to "way back then" is still relevent and is sill influencing."
I liked it
spaceteddy | Helsinki, Finland | 11/26/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As an Eno fan anything that comes up with his name on it, either as a composer/performer or as a "tributee" catches my attention. I am glad I bought this album as it shows that Brian Eno's music is very robust. It survives the interpretation by other musicians. Actually, most of the pieces on this album are great. I listen to this CD very often. If you are thinking about buying this, why not get Bang On A Can's "Music for Airports" (another tribute to Brian Eno) as well. Different style but just as great."
Solid good work, quite enjoyable
Fofifa | Mar Vista, CA United States | 11/02/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I really cannot agree with most reviews here. While tribute albums are often weak, I think this is one of the rare cases where it stands up quite well. Some of the updates may not be extremely original, but they are very competently done, and highly enjoyable to listen to (at least for me - example: Third Uncle). Yes, there are a couple of weak tracks (Warszawa comes to mind, and Baby's on Fire), but there are some really outstanding tracks as well - take Sky Saw... the vocal treatments are really quite brilliant! And the whole track is well organized, very tight. Another great track: The True Wheel, really well put together. Energy Fools the Magician - nice mood and sonic landscape. Actually, except for the 2 weak tracks, I think this is an excellent CD. And what is rare for a tribute album: it actually has great unity. Doesn't feel like disparate pieces thrown randomly together. I've listened to this CD many, many times, and find it forms a body of work with unique character. Quite an accomplishment for a tribute album by relatively unknown performers. I wish Amazon had a 1-10 star ranking - I'd give it 8 1/2 stars."
Industrial Ambient
Fofifa | 06/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I didn't like the Bang on a Can CD much, but I found this CD to be really surprising - not like a clone so much as a mutant. Following the spirit of Eno instead of the word pays off."