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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227759926
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: June 13, 2006
Sales Rank: 107315
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Just in time for the summer movie season, Rhino delivers a Man of Steel celebration in 14 tracks from up-and-coming power pop-rock bands, loosely collected around the theme of Krypton's favorite son. The Academy Is… turn in an energetic reading of R.E.M.'s "Superman," while new versions of the Flaming Lips' "Waiting for a Superman" and Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" are mostly disposable renderings of their earlier versions. Sound of Superman sticks pretty much in the preteen appealing guitar rock vein--braver cover choices would have been to revisit 1975's funky "Black Superman Muhammad Ali" or Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Superman Lover." About as nutritious as a bucket of buttered popcorn with a root beer chaser, these songs go down easy but may leave you feeling like you want to sit down to a green salad of the originals. --Ben Heege
Album Description:
The indefatigable Superman legend and brand returns to the big screen this year with the highly anticipated film Superman Returns, starring Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel. In celebration of this latest chapter in an incredible super-hero legacy, 14 hot new bands step out of the phone booth and into the spotlight to deliver a spiritied, Superman-inspired song. Ranging from reinventions of super-powered classics to all-new songs dedicated to Clark Kent's alter-ego, Rhino's unique disc salutes a legend and sends young WMG-affiliated bands souring to new heights.
Average Rating: 
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If you are a Superman nut such as I, then you will like this album. I loved every song, singing about my favorite hero. "Save Me" by Maxeen is great and catchy, and the song "Brainiac's Daughter" sounds like a classic Beatles tune. "Waitin' For A Superman" is also a great song, especially if you know the origins of the song. Overall, I think the die-hard fan would love it.
It's a fun CD to listen to when you're in a good mood.
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How can you reviewers discount the song that brought me to search for this album??? I'm talking of Motion City Soundtrack's 'The Worse Part.' AHFi's track may be great but this one, is amazing. In a small way it showcases the greatness of MCS.
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Not-so super! First off, this collection has nothing to do with the Superman movie. None of these songs appear in it at all. This is actually a tribute covers album (of D-list bands) of songs written or inspired by the Superman character. I don't know about you, but I really don't see a need for it. On top of that, the songs are either plain or boring. It probably would have been better if they used the original artists, but that would have cost money. Which is really what this slapped together selection ... Read More
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I love Superman, it's weird but true, people say I will grow out of it someday, but for now I enjoy collecting almost anything I can get my hands on. That is why I was so excited when I saw this CD. I hadn't heard some of these songs before, but I was very pleased with most of them. But, a great addition to any Superman fan's collection.
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They are all great songs, but in my opinion (and isnt that really what reviews are?) is that the last song, "You're Never Gone" sums up the whole existance of Superman. 'You're never here, your never gone, but when your here our hope lives on'. The singer sounds so heartfelt that I believe she really does believe in flying superheros. Sara Routh will definately be the next "great thing" (in my opinion:) )
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