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Dwell Records has released a new compilation of NES music covers entitled Power Up!: Mutations and Mutilations of 8-Bit Hits. Bands such as The F---ing Champs, CONTRABAND, Defensive Mode, Twelve-Handed Men of Mars, and others contribute 13 tracks of 8-bit tributes, ranging from Legend of Zelda and Mega Man 2 to River City Ransom and Rush'n Attack. Of particular note to MDb visitors is Christopher Willits' track, entitled The Lovers of Samus Aran, which is actually one of the more creatively out-there tracks on the CD. Basing the composition on the familiar "appearance" and "new item" jingles from Metroid, Willits takes those two themes and expands on them to create a mellow techno soundscape. Fans of not only Metroid music but all classic NES/Famicom music should definitely check it out!

Further information can be found at the following links:
dwellrecords.com
Power Up! Myspace profile
Buy Power Up! at Amazon.com

...and a big thanks to Jon at Dwell Records for the CDs!

Until next time...
Captain Commando