Featuring ukulele-based reggae and surf-pop renditions of heavy metal anthems,
Lucky Uke is the self-titled debut album from the Montreal project fronted by musician Matt Laurent. The 2010 release includes unique interpretations of classic tracks from U.S. artists (
Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O Mine,"
Van Halen's "Jump"), British acts (
Def Leppard's "Love Bites,"
Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast"), and European bands (
Europe's "Final Countdown,"
Scorpions' "Wind of Change"). ~ Jon O'Brien