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I was quite aware of the 1st project and checked it out like I did this one but I finally gave it up after being disappointed with some of the covers. It definitely takes a lot of work to gather up a group of artists to record an older song that is favourite song of theirs let alone to make sure there was a standard of excellence. It’s really a chance to look back at older stuff and find out about some of these unknown bands. Most of the bands I like (or absolutely love) can do a great cover as it’s something fun to do live and it’s a mark of the artist to better something.

A lot of the bands included in this project…might be recognizable then again maybe not. Some fellow bloggers and music junkies might recall: Au Revoir Simone, Division Day, Headlights, The Ruby Suns and much much more.

Some artists that were covered in the rewind (to name just a few): Echo and The Bunnymen, Cindy Lauper, Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys more recently Weezer and Marcy Playground.

While I won’t guarantee that you’ll like the covers, there’s likely something for you when you go through it. A rating for this project would get somewhere around a 3 to a 4 as it’s still difficult to find some great songs within this project.

Another interesting to note is the loss of meaning when Buffetlibre asked if the cover was a tribute or nostalgia. Some responses were one word answers or sometimes more interestingly an “a nostalgic tribute”. I just feel like the question tribute or nostalgic? Is an odd one to ask unless they have a special story…

Here’s the list of tracks I really liked. I was pretty picky, I didn’t like any of the remixes after going through so many cover songs (using your own vocals and structure was key in deciding which were standouts). Also, I compared the song to the original and to see how it was better. I think a cover song should be better.

Here are my favorites from the list:
Amiina – Souvenir (OMD cover)
Good Books – Only You (Kazoo Cover)
Amiina is from Iceland and used to (most recently this August) play as a backing band for Sigur Ros.
The Botticellis – Here I Go Again (Whitesnake)
A 180 degree change from the original by The Botticellis, the cover is barely recognizable from the arena rock “classic”.
Setting Sun – You Got Lucky (Tom Petty)
I liked the original quite a bit but Setting Sun does make it better. Both are equally impressive.
The Picture – Bring On The Dancing Horses (Echo and The Bunnymen)
* I need I need to get a hold of some of The Picture’s material, really like their stuff more then this cover.
Electric Youth – Lying Still (Level 42)
A pretty good cover by Toronto/Hamilton duo, Electric Youth.
What She Wants – Jealousy (Pet Shop Boys)
Not sure if I’m a fan of Pet Shop Boys but I like this cover by What She Wants.
Little Pictures – Buddy Holly (Weezer Cover)
I am thoroughly impressed by Little Pictures, they keep making great music.
La Chansons – Sex and Candy (Marcy Playground)
La Chansons creates an electro version with a female singing instead. It works well.
Mojib – Paranoid Android (Radiohead)
Awesome string arrangement to this song by Mojib who unfortunately doesn’t have more material. I feel like I would be a fan of this based on this song alone.
I’m not sure if its kosher to host these mp3s but thanks to BuffetLibre for working hard on the project.

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