The_Painless
24-01-2004, 17:41
Los Angeles, California - Some of the hottest pop stars in the USA will soon
be appearing on a tribute album for Nirvana's "Nevermind." The album was
originally released in 1993 and is now considered by many to be a classic.
It was recently named by Rolling Stone magazine as the #10 greatest album of
all time.
The cover album will have all the tracks in the same order that they appear
on the original release but will feature all new cover art, an executive
confirmed earlier today. Stars contributing to the project include Britney
Spears, Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff, and Justin Timberlake.
With the announcement of this album, some have speculated that Spears's
recent 5 AM Las Vegas wedding was a publicity stunt to promote the upcoming
tribute album. Music fan Charles Humphrey observed, "Obviously, there's a
lot of thematic similarity between Nevermind and Ms. Spears's life over the
past few years and weeks, especially. Her appearance on the CD had to be a
no brainer." The single will not have a video release so as to not create a
conflict with the video for the second single from "In The Zone," "Toxic,"
in which Spears appears almost nude, which was released on Tuesday.
Up and coming star Hilary Duff covers the track "Lounge Act." Duff
explained, "I'm sure my fans will be surprised by my take on this song
considering the music I've made previously. In fact, I didn't know exactly
how to approach the song for some time. Then one afternoon I thought of Kurt
and the track was finished before I went home that night.
Shakira will handle one of the most popular tracks from the CD, "Lithium."
"If you compare the two songs, I think you'll see a lot of similarity
between this one ["Lithium"] and "Whenever, Wherever," my first big hit in
the USA," Shakira said.
Justin Timberlake had the formidable task of tackling the closing track,
"Something in the Way,". Asked if he was apprehensive about doing the cover,
Timberlake responded with an emphatic "No." Timberlake paused and then
added, "And who's kidding who, after my relationship with Britney Spears, I
know a lot more about things being 'in the way' than most people."
Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love has commented to
fans shocked by the release with a simple "money, money, money, money".
The full track listing of the album is as follows:
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit - P. Diddy
2. In Bloom - Pink
3. Come As You Are - Kelly Clarkson
4. Breed - Missy Elliott
5. Lithium - Shakira
6. Polly - Beyoncι Knowles
7. Territorial Pissings - Jennifer Lopez
8. Drain You - Avril Lavigne
9. Lounge Act - Hilary Duff
10. Stay Away - Christina Aguilera
11. On A Plain - Britney Spears
12. Something In The Way - Justin Timberlake
be appearing on a tribute album for Nirvana's "Nevermind." The album was
originally released in 1993 and is now considered by many to be a classic.
It was recently named by Rolling Stone magazine as the #10 greatest album of
all time.
The cover album will have all the tracks in the same order that they appear
on the original release but will feature all new cover art, an executive
confirmed earlier today. Stars contributing to the project include Britney
Spears, Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff, and Justin Timberlake.
With the announcement of this album, some have speculated that Spears's
recent 5 AM Las Vegas wedding was a publicity stunt to promote the upcoming
tribute album. Music fan Charles Humphrey observed, "Obviously, there's a
lot of thematic similarity between Nevermind and Ms. Spears's life over the
past few years and weeks, especially. Her appearance on the CD had to be a
no brainer." The single will not have a video release so as to not create a
conflict with the video for the second single from "In The Zone," "Toxic,"
in which Spears appears almost nude, which was released on Tuesday.
Up and coming star Hilary Duff covers the track "Lounge Act." Duff
explained, "I'm sure my fans will be surprised by my take on this song
considering the music I've made previously. In fact, I didn't know exactly
how to approach the song for some time. Then one afternoon I thought of Kurt
and the track was finished before I went home that night.
Shakira will handle one of the most popular tracks from the CD, "Lithium."
"If you compare the two songs, I think you'll see a lot of similarity
between this one ["Lithium"] and "Whenever, Wherever," my first big hit in
the USA," Shakira said.
Justin Timberlake had the formidable task of tackling the closing track,
"Something in the Way,". Asked if he was apprehensive about doing the cover,
Timberlake responded with an emphatic "No." Timberlake paused and then
added, "And who's kidding who, after my relationship with Britney Spears, I
know a lot more about things being 'in the way' than most people."
Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love has commented to
fans shocked by the release with a simple "money, money, money, money".
The full track listing of the album is as follows:
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit - P. Diddy
2. In Bloom - Pink
3. Come As You Are - Kelly Clarkson
4. Breed - Missy Elliott
5. Lithium - Shakira
6. Polly - Beyoncι Knowles
7. Territorial Pissings - Jennifer Lopez
8. Drain You - Avril Lavigne
9. Lounge Act - Hilary Duff
10. Stay Away - Christina Aguilera
11. On A Plain - Britney Spears
12. Something In The Way - Justin Timberlake