feeling listless

Music This is odd. It seems perfectly natural to go to a pub and see 'The Maximum Who' -- you aren't going to hear the real thing live any time soon, so this is the next best thing. But can some explain to me the point of tribute albums by unknown artists in the world of the CD? I'm not talking about radical re-inventions like Travis' 'Hit Me Baby One More Time'. I'm talking about specimens like 'A Tribute to Alanis Morissette'. Here we have a compilation of arguable the Canadian's best tracks recreated by a selection of unknown artists. The problem is they haven't tried to change anything. They've produced what is basically a photocopy of the original. Even the nonsenses from Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie are there, all note and vocalisation perfect. Huh?