Check out the new Various Artists CD, "Around The Universe
In 80 Minutes". This is a stunning tribute to Klaatu! It was
released in March of 1999 on Bullseye
Records (BLP - CD - 4013).
Please note that the samples on this page are NOT the entire song, just smaller sections of the songs.
1. Routine Day - Curiousity
Shop
The perfect choice for an opening track! Great rendition
that is absolutely flawless and extremely clear and clean. The vocalist
sounds like Chris Rainbow.
[MP3 Audio]
2. I dont want to go home - Blue
Cartoon
The band does a wonderful 90's stlye version of this
track which works beautifully. The slide guitar solo is mega cool and the
vocals give it a California sunshine vibe. Simply great!
[MP3 Audio]
3. Silly Boys - Jamie
Hoover
A great song that was originally sung backwards. Jamie
has wisely chosen to sing it forward this time and now we get to hear this
wonderful song in a new light. The use of manodlin is very inventive, and
the heavy bass riffing is something Roy Wood of the Move would be proud
of!
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4. Dear Christine - Jeremy
An extremly Beatlesque rendition that fans of Mr Lennon
will love.
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5. Mrs. Toad's Cookies - Ed James
This is POP at it's finest, and by that I mean PURE POP!
Stellar layers of mega awesome vocal harmonies and pristeen production
make this one a sure winner! One of the highlights of this disc.
[MP3 Audio]
6. Sub-Rosa Subway - Moving
Targetz
Yes! they pulled it off! Layers of beaufiful harmonies
and amazing keyboard parts. Not an easy feat considering this is one of
the best/most complex Klaatu songs ever! They even slipped in the
riff to "I feel fine" very discreetly. Well done!
[MP3 Audio]
7.Tokeymor field - MiNsTeR
HiLL
This is a refreshing redition simply because the sound
is not "over produced". Nice up front harmony vocals are the highlight
and they sound just great!
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8. Anus of Uranus - Douglas
Chay
For a man who likes to write songs about vacuuming his
carpet, (weird eh?) Douglas is the perfect artist to cover "ANUS" and believe
me, Douglas makes this one all his own. Not to be ignored. I like this.
[MP3 Audio]
9. For you girl - Ultra
Maroon
Wasn't it BUGS BUNNY who first coined the
phrase--"Ultra Maroon"?? Keeping this in mind, imagine if the Ramones did
a Klaatu song. It might sound something like this! Sounds like fun!
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10. Little Neurino - Leon
Chetsas
VERY symphonic and awesome pop! Killer wah-wah guitars
in the intro and layers of nice keyboard beds. An instrumental track that
will appeal to those who love a little Prog mixed with their pop. (And
that's a GOOD THING!) Pop prog lives!
[MP3 Audio]
11. Calling Occupants - The
Oohs
Can it be done? Yes it can. A little less produced than
the original, really nice upfront vocals. This sounds like the perfect
60's rendition of the tune. Nice!
[MP3 Audio]
12. Around the universe in 80 days - Salem
Hill
One of the most atmospheric and intense tracks on the
disc. GREAT rendition. Matther Fisher "ala Salty Dog" would give this the
BIG THUMBS UP!
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13. So said the lighthouse keeper - Feet
of Clay
I love this version! Feet of Clay show how talented they
really are by pulling off a SUPER VERSION of this complex tune.Super great
sounding vocals and lead guitars abound! Symphonic rock lives! Bravo
Feet of Clay! One of the highlights of the disc!
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14.Everybody took a holiday - Magellan
Great version that made me think of what it would sound
like if THE STONE ROSES covered a Klaatu song. Groundbreaking in the realm
of pop!
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15. Sell out , sell out - Reptile
Whoa, what a surprise this is. Yep, it's techno pop!
Well done and certainly sticks out as the most RADICAL Klaatu cover on
the disc. One thing for sure, it took alot of guts for "Reptile" to do
this. (and I get the impression Terry Draper got a kick out
of it) ----is it true?
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16.Mister Manson - Gavigan
and Gordon
This is certainly one of the heaviest song on the disc.
The tune still holds up years later! And now with Marilyn Manson
on the scene, I suppose the title could have been Mrs. Manson (just kidding)
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17. Older - Van
Gogh
Another heavy riffin tune. You can easily see why these
songs are placed near each other! ABSOLUTE KILLER GUITAR HOOK ON
THIS! This song could become the "old fart" anthem of the universe! Afterall,
none of us are getting younger. So rock till ya drop!
[MP3 Audio]
18. Doctor Marvllo - Los
Khaoticos
Sung in Spanish I'm pretty sure. Well, sounds good to
me even if I don't what they're saying. Nice guitar solo on this one. Be
sure to check that out!
[MP3 Audio]
19. Hope - Gavin and
Dean
The perfect closer for this compilation . Absolutely
a great song with really great lyrics that can't be beat!
[MP3 Audio]
So in closing, I HOPE that as many people as possible will pick up this disc because it is one of THE BEST tribute cds I have heard in a long, long, time!!!!!!!!! If you are a Klaatu fan, this is a must!
Can be purchased from:
Jeremy Morris
Jam Recordings/
distribution
3424 Wedgwood
Portage Mi
49024
U.S. A.
ph.
616 349 2721
fax
616 349 2060