Review of 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief (2 CDs)

"This must be the largest gathering of old English musicians ever seen at Madison Square Garden", "says Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones are about to attack" Jumpin 'Jack Flash "was wrong, but not by much. The "Sandy Relief Concert" was a gathering of "geriatric rock", but not limited to the British.
I say this with the utmost respect, of course. The aim was clear: a stellar cast directed to an adult audience and wealthy, who could more easily make donations to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Shortly after the concert - two billion people - have followed live through streaming and TV - comes the album, only in digital, for Columbia. 13 euro, 24 songs, 2 hours of music. No song purchased individually, to maximize profits. But great music for a good cause, what more do you want?
Almost always, great music, really. "Hallelujah" (yet? A when the moratorium?) Sung by Adam Sandler with Paul Shaffer (band leader of the Show with David Letterman) is awkward in an effort to smile hurricane ("Hallelujah / Sandy screw ya / we 'll get through ya '/ cause we New Yorkers "). And then some lack: the set of Bruce Springsteen is published a beautiful version of "Land of Hope and Dreams", but no "My City of ruins" (and neither duets). Nothing Kanye West. Nothing, "New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel. And no "Cut me some slack", the song by Paul McCartney with what remains of Nirvana - perhaps the biggest omission, of what is musically was the most talked-about (and passed off as a reunion of Nirvana, which is not was. were Dave Grohl and a bit 'of friends). Omission, however, due to the simultaneous publication in the studio version, in anticipation of the documentary filmed by Dave Grohl of which is the soundtrack.
To make the lion's share are The Who - considered by many as the best set of the night - and a couple of duets really creepy. Especially that of Eddie Vedder comes to "Comfortably numb" and eat in one bite Roger Waters - a bit 'out of tune on the track, but the author of an excellent September And then the surprise return of Michael Stipe, who sings "Losing my religion" accompanied (malino) on acoustic guitar by Chris Martin. And then .... Operations charities like this - you do not put into question, especially when they are full of good music. And here, if you like the genre, there is very good.

TRACKLIST
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band:
"Land of Hope and Dreams"
"Wrecking Ball"
Roger Waters:
"Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)"
"Us and Them"
"Comfortably Numb" (with Eddie Vedder)

Adam Sandler with Paul Shaffer
"Hallelujah (Sandy Relief Version)"
Bon Jovi:
"It's My Life"
"Wanted Dead or Alive"
Eric Clapton:
"Got to Get Better in a Little While"
"Crossroads"
Rolling Stones:

"You Got Me Rocking"
"Jumpin 'Jack Flash"

Alicia Keys:
"No One"
Who:

"Who Are You"
"Baba O'Riley"
"Love, Reign o'er Me"
Billy Joel:

"Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)"
"Movin 'Out (Anthony's Song)"

Chris Martin:

"Viva la Vida"
"Losing My Religion" (with Michael Stipe of REM)
"Us Against the World"

Paul McCartney:

"Helter Skelter"
Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz:

"Empire State of Mind";