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Sin-Atra (2011)

  • March 30, 2011
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Call me an old soul if you will, but I have always liked Frank Sinatra. When I first heard about the Sin-Atra CD , I knew I would have to add it to my collection when it came out. This CD features the vocals of some of the best singers in hard rock including Dee Snider, Robin Zander, Glenn Hughes, Joey Belladonna, Geoff Tate, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Eric Martin, Jani Lane and dUg Pinnick.

This collection is put out by the same folks who did the We Wish You A Metal X-Mas Christmas CD.  That CD has become a metal staple during the holidays at my house, so I knew this had to be good.  Sin-Atra is not just another cover CD.  The musicians involved in this project put their own unique spin on Frank Sinatra’s songs making it a must have for most hard rock fans.

Former Deep Purple, and current Black Country Communion singer, Glenn Hughes shows off his impressive vocal range on the Old Blue Eyes classic “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”

“It Was A Very Good Year” features Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on vocals. This is a really cool, heavy version of this song.  Bob Kulick’s guitar work is awesome, and Dee Snider gives this song a great vocal performance.

Mr. Big’s Eric Martin takes the Sinatra staple, “Lady Is A Tramp” and helps turn it into a real rockin’ tune.  This version is 100% different from the original, but is a very fun spin on this song.

Tim “Ripper” Owens takes the song “Witchcraft” to new heights with an over the top metal vocal.

Do I dare say that I like the version of “High Hopes” from Scars of Broadway front man, Franky Perez better than the original?  I do….this version is less cheesy than the original version.

I can’t hardly hear “Love And Marriage” without thinking about the TV Show, “Married With Children”.  This version is a very heavy, up tempo number.  Nonpoint front man, Elias Soriano does a pretty good job with it.

The CD closer “That’s Life” features the blazing guitar work of Richie Kotzen, and a solid vocal performance by former Warrant front man, Jani Lane.

Overall, I have been enjoying Sin-Atra, and I think many of you will too.  Long time fans of Frank Sinatra will probably hate this, and I am pretty sure Frank Sinatra (god rest his soul) is probably rolling around in his grave. Hard rock and metal fans will be sure to enjoy these unique spins of the classic Sinatra tunes!

You can listen to this CD in its entirety for a limited time at this link.  Check it out!!

Rating: Out of 10

Track Listing

  1. New York, New York (Devin Townsend)
  2. I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Glenn Hughes)
  3. Summerwind (Geoff Tate)
  4. It Was A Very Good Year (Dee Snider)
  5. Witchcraft (Tim “Ripper” Owens)
  6. Fly Me To The Moon (Robin Zander)
  7. Lady Is A Tramp (Eric Martin)
  8. Strangers In the Night (Joey Belladonna)
  9. High Hopes (Franky Perez)
  10. I’ve Got The World On A String (Dug Pinnick)
  11. Love And Marriage (Elias Soriano)
  12. That’s Life (Jani Lane)

Band Lineup:

Bob Kulick – guitar
Brett Chassen – drums
Billy Sheehan – bass
Doug Katsaros – keyboards & orchestrations
Richie Kotzen – Lead Guitar on “That’s Life”

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  1. Metal Misfit May 22, 2011 · Reply

    I didn’t realize this was a cover album. I’ve seen it at FYE, I just thought it was a new cheesily named band!

    I’ll have to check this one out. Just saw the episode of That Metal Show with Glenn as a guest and Billy Sheehan says Glenn’s performance on this album is the best vocal performance of all time.

    • Rob Rockitt May 22, 2011 · Reply

      It isn’t THAT good. Entertaining yes, worth 16 or 17 bucks? No.

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