- Covered Like A Hurricane: A Tribute To Scorpions : by Various Artists

Unlike some tribute records, this one features the same instrumentalists on each track, only alternating vocalists. The most notable instrumentalist is George Lynch, who handles all lead guitar duties. Joining George are Steve Riley and Chuck Garric from LA Guns (on drums and bass) and John Morris from Dig (rhythm guitars).

Being that the band is the same throughout, I'll comment on that first. George sounds more like his classic self than maybe what one has heard on the last Lynch Mob record. His parts are interesting combination of his own take on the songs with the ocassional nod to the original parts. That said, I've not heard a single original solo copped note-for-note. The rest of the band is solid and the have a fairly fired-up approach to the material. I've heard some tributes where the rhythm section sounds like they are on the clock, but these guys sound like they are enjoying the recording.

Now for the vocalists. All 12 tracks feature a different vocalist, with all of them being from '80/'90's west coast rock/metal bands like LA Guns, Rough Cutt, Hurricane, Kix, Bang Tango, and Faster Pussycat. Also, John Corabi (currently of Union) and the ever-ubiquitous Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot) appear. Depending on your take of these vocalists with their regular bands I think will mold your impression of the individual tracks. "Big City Nights" with Kevin DuBrow is one bizarre track - it's supposed to be a "remix", but it really sounds like more very loud drums with the rest of the band in the background - not a highlight.

The main reason I give it 4 stars is the decent backing band and the great playing from George Lynch. To be honest, Lynch was the whole reason I gambled on this disc. If you like classic Lynch, you'll probably do fine with this disc. And it is classic Scorpions material, after all.