String Quartet Tribute to the Killers

Performer: Various Artists/String Quartet
Producer: Tom Tally; Tom Tally
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: Tributee: The Killers . Various Artists/String Quartet: J'Anna Jacoby (viola); John Krovoza. Personnel: Tom Vos, J'Anna Jacoby (violin); Tom Tally (viola); John Krovoza (cello). Arranger: Tom Tally. Modern rock sensations the Killers are feted on this entry into Vitamin's long-running string tribute series. The melodies of "Mr. Brightside," "Smile Like You Mean It," and "Somebody Told Me" prove durable enough to have their production sheen, vocals, and wrangling guitars removed; in the context of violins, viola, and cello, they sound more like weirdly sterile Radiohead castoffs. ~ Johnny Loftus Modern rock sensations the Killers are feted on this entry into Vitamin's long-running string tribute series. The melodies of "Mr. Brightside," "Smile Like You Mean It," and "Somebody Told Me" prove durable enough to have their production sheen, vocals, and wrangling guitars removed; in the context of violins, viola, and cello, they sound more like weirdly sterile Radiohead castoffs. The remainder of the set is typical -- earnest, yet only vaguely memorable instrumental versions of pop tunes. Fans might like the novelty of this, but that's about it. ~ Johnny Loftus

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