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Pickin' On U2 Volume 2 (CMH)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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As I've observed elsewhere, there's never a lack of talented players on the CMH 'Pickin' On...' releases. That's certainly true here, with the likes of Herb Pederson, Richard Greene and Kenny Blackwell tackling nine tracks from the U2 catalog and a U2 inspired original by producer Mark Thornton.

The question is always whether the material is worthy of the treatment, and in this case the answer is definitely affirmative. I'll be honest - when I looked at the track list I was pretty doubtful they could pull some of this off convincingly, but once they got through a totally engaging "Sunday Bloody Sunday," I was completely sold.

Fans of fine country instrumental and fine Irish rock bands alike should find plenty to like here.

Track List:

Even Better Than The Real Thing * Stay * I Will Follow * Beautiful Day * Sunday Bloody Sunday * New Year's Day * October * Party Girl * Angel Of Harlem * The Boys From Ireland

© 2003 - Shaun Dale