Tooth And Nail Records is putting out these days this very interesting collection of bands that cover songs from the 80’s. Interesting because you will see how punk and hardcore bands of today can play the old hits their way. There are 12 tracks on this CD, and it starts with Stretch Arm Strong coverng “Melt With You” by Modern English - their song is obviously hardcore, very personal and different from the original tune. I like it, as much as I enjoy the Ghoti Hook cover of “Walking On Sunshine”: this band is funny and this song is way more fun. Next is MxPx, and they do cover “Take On Me” by A-Ha ( I guess I spelt this wrong): intenste pop punk. Other tracks that I enjoyed a lot are the ones from my favorite Scott Silletta’s band Fanmail: their “Every Breath You Take” cover is brillant: very catchy melodies. I also enjoyed the Huntingtons covering the Ramones’ “I Believe In Miracles”, as well as Flight One Eighty and their ska on “Vacation” by the Go Go’s. I took also time to find out more about 80’s songs thanks to Stavesacre and their cover of “Fascination Street”, originally performed by The Cure. The Cure’s “Love Song” is also covered by Deluxtone Rockets, while other famous artists as Talking Heads are covered by Blenderhead: very talented band that plays “Once In A Lifetime”, very famous stuff. The last bands are Morella’s Forest, and their cover of Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry” is quite original; Furthermore, who cover “She And I” by R.E.M., a song that I personally did not know; and Frodus, whose cover of Devo’s song “Conglomerate International” is very very re-played in a personal way. Well, that’s what we wait from Frodus. All the 12 songs are very enjoyable and the idea of bringing band the hits from the 80’s is very nice, so if you are a fan of cover, you should get this compilation, you will find all from pop punk to rock to emo to hardcore to ska. | carlo@staff.truepunk.com