Fleetwood Mac Tribute Album: Just Tell Me That You Want Me

Even though A.V. Club gave it a C+, I am excited about the Fleetwood Mac tribute album, Just Tell Me That You Want Me. But I'm usually excited about any great artist(s) being re-imagined by other great artists. 

I understand that some of these artist may not be one's first choice in paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac, but no one is ever going to sound like the original and it just isn't meant to sound that way. Fleetwood Mac has such a unique mellow sound from a different time, it is going to be hard to duplicate it in today's music and mindset. A.V. Club I say to you, cut these "alt-rock superstars" some slack on their rendition of these hits. 

However, I do agree that Gardens & Villa's version of "Gypsy" is the best covered song on the album and did Fleetwood Mac justice. Best Coast's "Rhiannon" is my least favorite. It feels flimsy and Cosentino throws in a southern drawl that just doesn't fit. 

You can buy the album now on iTunes. What do you think? Yes? No?
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Sources:
http://www.avclub.com/articles/various-artists-just-tell-me-that-you-want-me-a-tr,83767/

Muse's Olympic Anthem "Survival"

Muse with Olympic torch

I love Muse (so does everyone else these days) and I am proud of them for their Olympic anthem, "Survival." The song makes me want to run, go further, go harder, WIN! So, I feel that it is completely appropriate to be the "official" song of the 2012 Olympics. 

That being said, it isn't my favorite Muse song and will only reside on my "workout" playlist. There are a few elements of the song that sound like the Muse that I love - some raunchy guitar and Bellamy hitting a few high notes - but that is about it. I can only hope that the next album sounds better than this anthem.

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Picture from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18133072