Ok, right to the point. For starters, I’ll begin with the songs I know. They’re not that many and I guess I can give a more accurate opinion if I know the song. In terms of version, I mean. I loved his version of The Rollings Stones “Paint It Black.” I had my Stones phase in my teens and I still do love the band. This Mr. Pell’s version doesn’t get to be better than the original, but the keyboards added made a hell of a difference. “Paint It Black” is a song that I like it too and it was a nice surprise to listen to this new version. However, I don’t think this comparison is fair. The Stones’ versions are definite and they are unbeatable. Sorry, Mr. Pell I know you did your best. The other song I know is “I Put a Spell on You” which I thought it was originally from Credence Clearwater Revival but in fact is from Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, to whom I frankly haven’t been introduced. Please, my child of the night, do not feel angry and disrespected when I say I don’t an artist or band. I really don’t mean it, but I think it’s better to say I don’t know then write tons of nonsense – Well, I do write tons of nonsense, but you got me, right? “Lake of the Lake” from Rainbow I know it but I really can’t recall right now, but the version was alright. By the way, Mr. Pell’s version of “I Put a Spell on You” is okay. But I guess I’ll still stick to CCR’s.
The other songs I really don’t their original versions, so I can’t compare or say much. Nonethless, a highlight to the last, but not least, “Eagle” which really got Mr. Pell’s scent. I guess it’s the song here that sounds more likely Mr. Pell’s signature. No, please, I haven’t noticed that the original is that Swedish *.
Axel Rudi Pell “Diamonds Unlocked II” will be released on July 30th via Steamhammer / SPV Records.
Track Listing:
- Der Schwarze Abt (Intro) 2:03
- There’s Only One Way to Rock – original by Sammy Hagar
- Lady of the Lake – original by Rainbow
- She’s a Lady – original by Paul Anka
- Black Cat Woman – original by Geordie 4:25
- Room With a View – original by Tony Carey
- Sarah (You Take My Breath Away) – original by Chris Norman
- Rock N’ Roll Queen – original by The Subways
- Paint It Black – original by The Rolling Stones
- I Put A Spell On You – original by Screamin´Jay Hawkins
- Eagle – original by Abba
Watch “She’s a Lady” official video here: