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Meet the Smithereens!
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0099923420422
Label: Koch Records
Manufacturer: Koch Records
MPN: 4204
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Koch Records
Release Date: January 16, 2007
Studio: Koch Records
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Editorial Review:
Sometimes recording even a single Beatles cover can be a perilous undertaking. So for the Smithereens to have the impudence to rerecord Meet the Beatles in its entirety (even though some purists don't recognize it as canonical) is like taking the studio to edge of the cliff. But wait! While reaching the Fab Four stratosphere is impossible, this New Jersey pop combo, whose last record was released in 1999, comes about as close as any band could in celebrating the 43rd anniversary of this groundbreaking record. Sure, the lead-vocal fury that Lennon and McCartney created in 1964 can't be restored, and the three-part harmonies are less than hair-raising. But from the opening three chords of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," the Smithereens are respectful to the album's legacy, and let virtually no element slip past them. There's that "1-2-3-4!" countdown to "I Saw Her Standing There," the same virile harmonica in "Little Child," and a doo-wop tang to the ever-underappreciated "This Boy." And when "Not a Second Time" fades out the last of the album's 28 minutes, it leaves you wondering if the boys are bold enough to take a crack at Abbey Road in September 2009. --Scott Holter
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - The Smithereens Are Fab!!!
I got the chance to hear this album on a Delta cross-country flight - thanks Delta! This is an excellent selection of Beatles covers, true to the originals yet the Smithereens found ways to make this sound distinctive and new. I have always thought The Smithereens were a great band, and they chose the perfect tribute project.
Rating:  - A fun recreation -- a treat for Smithereens fans
The Smithereens have channeled 60s British Invasion pop for their entire careers, and they have used covers of 60s songs all along. So they were naturals to take on this project; a thorough homage to The Beatles by covering an entire album, song by song. Not only do the 'Reens do every song, they recreate the musical and vocal arrangements. Most of the vocals are transposed into a lower key to suit the vocal range of Pat DiNizio, and they lack the tight harmonies that the early Beatles were masters ... Read More
Rating: - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I love the Beatles. I love the Smithereens. I love the Smithereens covering the Beatles. Everyone is happy!
Rating:  - Why ask why?
As I glance at the one and two star reviews all over this album, the question everyone is posing in their titles is "why"? Being both a Beatles and Smithereens fan, I think I may have arrived to an answer. So take it or leave it, I guess.
As you peruse the liner notes inside this CD (which appear to be longer than the album itself), you will find that the members of the Smithereens think that there isn't a more important record in all of rock history than "Meet the Beatles!" These lyrics, ... Read More
Rating: - Smithereens breathe new life into a classic
The Smithereens bring their fantastic sound to this classic and make it brand new again. While it's often hard to improve on an already great classic, The Smithereens use their sound and style to make this a fun CD to listen to all over again. The Beatles inspiration of The Smithereens is never more clear, as these tunes sound as if they written especially for them. This CD is a must for fans of both bands, and a great introduction for the folks that have never heard from either (both of you).
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