first impressions of "Twelve"

[Marty Duda <mmduda>]

Hi,

I've been listening to an advance copy of "Twelve" for a while now 
and must admit that I'm somewhat disappointed with it. The song 
selection is fine, but Patti and the band don't do much with them. 
Hendrix' Are You Experienced? leads it off and has a rather groovy 
vibe to it, but after that, versions of Everybody Wants To Rule The 
World, Helpless and Gimme Shelter don't really add anything to the 
originals. I'd have to say Smells Like Teen Spirit is the highlight 
with its use of banjo and mandolin, but versions of Soul Kitchen, 
Midnight Rider and The Boy In The Bubble just lie there. The 
arrangements are very bland...how about a guitar solo or something to 
liven things up????

Anyone else have an opinion yet?

Cheers,
Marty