Paul thinks we shouldn't cover any songs; but if we had to it should be a unique version, "based on the the original words and melody - as opposed to mimicking a particular recorded performance." He points to Sonic Youth's haunting interpretation of The Carpenter's "Superstar" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?
In this spirit, he recently shared with the band his ratings of "Kids in America" covers ...
BEST:
MxPx (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QuuKqwRpCc)
GOOD:
The Muffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31amCrgicbI&feature=related)
Pennywise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFuWMXxpf5M)
The Bloodhound Gang (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPxtvwd-2lw)
The Donnas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-8soqGK-U)
Len (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dxkF-GWwCQ)
'A' FOR EFFORT:
Lawnmower Deth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJz6_PEu6Iw)
HORRIBLE:
Cascada (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRLxeiBzSJQ&feature=related)
Kim-Lian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieyU4F76EYU&feature=related)
Hannah Montana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7o_aateAsE&feature=related)
WORSE THAN HORRIBLE:
The Jonas Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOZxpCyGxF8)
No Secrets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAPDCEaJ80&feature=related)
I'm sure he didn't capture all of them ... any others worth consideration??
1 comment:
I love that Sonic Youth cover.
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