2008-05-29 00:00:00 1 out of 2 found this reivew helpful
So I bought the triple disc edition of this to great disappointment.
First of all, who ever had the bright idea of letting Lavigne do anything on this record is a joke, and needs to be taken away and forced to listen to her music until his... (Read full review at Amazon)
2008-04-15 00:00:00 1 out of 2 found this reivew helpful
This CD was disappointing. When you look at the list of artists: U2, REM, Snow Patrol, Jack Johnson, Postal Service, Ben Harper, Green Day, Jakob Dylan, and more, you think you are going to get a great album. But it's average at best. I loved... (Read full review at Amazon)
2008-04-08 00:00:00 1 out of 2 found this reivew helpful
There is one thing that this collection makes abundantly clear: Lennon was a master ARRANGER above everything else. It seems no one could do it like John. With only a few exceptions, the artists paying tribute here seem uncomprehending of the... (Read full review at Amazon)
2008-02-09 00:00:00 1 out of 2 found this reivew helpful
This CD tribute of sorts is an amazing cause, Darfur is in hard times and needs help and anything done for that cause is good. However, this is music and music by one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and 2nd favorite artist/band ever so I... (Read full review at Amazon)
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur Full Description
Featuring songs by the iconic John Lennon newly recorded by some of today's biggest as well as emerging artists, Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur is a major benefit-album project. In an effort to mobilize activism around this catastrophe, musicians unite to save lives. Some of the biggest artists in the world, along with today's emerging artists, all coming together for an unprecedented, brilliant collection of JOHN LENNON "covers." Proceeds from the campaign will go directly to support Amnesty International's urgent work on Darfur and other human rights crises worldwide.