Piano Tribute to Paramore in Bloomington, MN

While a piano rendering of
Paramore
's energetic emo-pop certainly sounds fun, this tribute album suffers from a lack of imagination as much as a disregard for the source material. Hit singles like
"Misery Business"
and
"That's What You Get"
are given a heavy-handed interpretation -- literally -- as the "pianist" (if there's even a real pianist involved, since this sounds like one extended MIDI file) bangs them out in a militant, overly precise manner. Those looking for a better album should seek out
The String Quartet Tribute to Paramore
, which reinterprets the
catalog in a way that's interesting, enjoyable, and courteous to the band's audience. ~ Andrew Leahey