There are dozens of
Sabbath
tribute compilations that are currently infecting the market. Each with their own well-meaning interpretation and tribute of the English
metal
group's finest moments. Usually these compilations are filled to the brim with mid- to low-level
heavy metal
groups and session musicians trying to earn a quick dollar by riffing off the standards. This time around, the tables are turned ever so slightly to look at
Iommi
and company's massive catalog in a new light. Giving free rein to an armada of accomplished
indie rock
and
experimental electronic
musicians, the folks at
Temporary Residency
have delivered one of the most unique and satisfying tributes to the band yet. Starting off with
IDM
poster boys
Matmos
' rather short take on
"F/X."
The
Ruins
then set the album at full-speed with
"Reversible Sabbath,"
a chopped up sound collage using familiar bits and pieces of
's greatest hits which end up a unique and original composition. A relatively weak rendition of
"Iron Man"
by
Four Tet
is easily forgiven by the beautiful
country
rendition of
"Changes."
The only setback (and it's a relatively miniscule one) is the lack of other accomplished artists in the
Temporary Residence
stable (
Tarentel
,
Cex
Eluvium
) having an opportunity to lend their talents to the disc. A version of
"Paranoid"
by any of these three artists could easily have been the crown jewel in an already shining lineup. For all of its quirkiness,
Everything Comes and Goes
is a sincere labor of love that may not always hit the mark, but those seeking a more abstract tribute to a groundbreaking
rock
band will be satisfied with the results. ~ Rob Theakston