Hand In Glove: The Smiths Tribute / Various - Hand In Glove: The Smiths Tribute / Various - Music CD

Hand in Glove - the Smiths Tribute featuring 14 classics including "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," "I Know It's Over," "Reel Around the Fountain," and yes, "Hand in Glove." These timeless tracks are covered by a diverse range of indie acts including Home, Vampire Slayers, Thee Chinadoll, Skinnys 21, Rosewater Elizabeth, Vanilla Swingers and Q-Burns Abstract Message. Vanilla Swingers present a lackadaisical, understated gem of a duet with "Hand in Glove;" melodic with a retained and aloof, knowing attitude. "Vampire Slayers version of "What Difference Does It Make" is a fun romp with a loose shambolic Ska vibe and some jazzy trumpet. The haunting, tremulous version of "I Know It's Over" by Rosewater Elizabeth is a delicate, reverent interpretation, while Q-Burns Abstract Message's instrumental rendering of "Reel Around the Fountain" is undoubtedly dreamy and beautiful.