The Muppets "Green Album"

We  have been blessed with not only The Muppets soundtrack for the movie, but one of the best albums dedicated to the color Green with covers of Muppets song for indie-alternative-punk fans alike! aMaZiNg LiNeUp on this album, that starts with a very interesting rendition of the "Muppets Show Theme Song" by Ok Go! To make things better, the band that made their own Green Album are performing the next track as they ride on the "Rainbow Connection" with Hayley Williams (Weezer!); in a beautiful low key rendition that stays true to the original and doesn't take these guys outta their comfort zone. I couldn't even tell that The Fray were performing "Mahna Mahna" until I had seen their name by the song. Not that it was a complete stretch, but the registers being sung didn't match Slade's usual; then after forty five seconds I realize I can hear his voice. I love the fact that the Alkaline Trio perform a very fun and lively version of this song has me "Moving Right Along," and ready to dance, or bob my head. "Our World" is lucky to not only have The Muppets, but My Morning Jacket as well in this psychedelic-banjo lead (?) edition with many sunny harmonies and melodies in this beautiful song that is so Wonderful. It only took Amy Lee like five years to get "Halfway Down The Stairs," to hear her lovely voice on a new recording, but the other half of the stairs only took two months before we were able to hear a whole album featuring her voice. Sondre Lerche starts a conversation with "Mr. Bassman" in this upbeat and entertaining version featuring lively strumming and lots of energy that would be perfect in a circus setting, or maybe for a marching band..yeah! Let's go with that idea. When I first started listening to the "Wishing Song" by the Airborne Toxic Event the beat reminded me to Word Up, but then I didn't think I actually needed to. I figured I would experience the "Night Life" with Brandon Saller (of Atreyu?!). I was surprised when I first started to hear it,and despite the music his band is known for it does not seem out of place. It has just the right amount of hard rock edge without alienating listeners who might not be a fan of that type of music, but that's what makes this album great because of all the different artists! It's also interesting to see what they do with these classics. Speaking of classics, a fellow animal, but not muppet, empathizes with Kermit's sentiment that it ain't easy "Bein' Green."  Matt Nathanson sings an anthem for those that are never happy, or those that just need some luck;whether in love, life,or anything really.I cannot say I disagree because  "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along." The first time I heard Rachel Yamagata was when I was captivated by the sound of the flowing river ,and Yamagata sings "I'm Gonna Go Back There Someday" in a version just as enchanting. I do have my favorites, but I suggest you listen to the whole thing, or the songs that spike the most interest!