Third salvo from Bamboo

Today, I got a copy of Bamboo's third album 'We Stand Alone Together.' I have a complete discography of their albums -- 'As The Music Plays' their first and the only CD I brought with me to Amsterdam 2005 (I practically memorized all the songs!) and the more popular sophomore album 'Light Peace Love' that includes the chart-busting 'Hallelujah' and the sensational hit 'FU.'

Nope, this is not a review of their album, but give me a day or two and I'll tell you how I like or dislike it/the album/songs. I'm hoping against hope that this is not Bamboo's attempt to jump into the let's-make-old-songs-new bandwagon--this album is of covers obviously.

Two songs included in this album ring huge, rustic bells to me--'Tatsulok' originally by Buklod and a personal favorite back when I was active (read: an activist) in college and 'Alive' of Pearl Jam, one of their first major hits, that made me listen to grunge and all other alternative genre.

Let's see (I mean listen) whether this album is worth your iPod most played playlist or this is one of the usual we-made-it-now-we-want-to-make-a-statement phases of the band lifecycle.