Holy Diver [Killswtich Engage / Dio]
Dio has rocked for a long, long time. But now it’s time to pass the torch … to Killswitch Engage or Tenacious D or someone.
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Holy Diver [Killswtich Engage / Dio]
Dio has rocked for a long, long time. But now it’s time to pass the torch … to Killswitch Engage or Tenacious D or someone.
Float On [Ben Lee / Modest Mouse]
From the vault … November 21, 2010
This Modest Mouse cover comes from the soundtrack to the film John Tucker Must Die. Which apparently was a movie of some sort. The cover is by Ben Lee who apparently is an australian actor/musician of some sort. In 2008 Lee was nominated as PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegetarian in 2008. However Lee admits he eats fish, so apparently he’s a vegetarian of some sort.
Cowboys From Hell [ Students Of Aaron O’Keefe / Pantera ]
Some times I wonder how badly the Justin Beiber’s and the Miley Cyrus’s are going to fuck up the next generation’s musical tastes. Then I see this and there’s hope for the future. Seven students ages 12 - 17 wail away on this Pantera cover.
Wicked Game [ Daughtry / Chris Issac]
Ladies … drop your panties.
Thriftshop [ Postmodern Jukebox / Mackelmore]
I’m gonna take your grandpa’s style … Hah! My grandpa’s style was 1940’s jazz, so there’s no way you’re going to take my grandpa’s style when you cover Thriftshop. What? What what?
All That The She Wants [ Wytches / Ace of Base]
The biggest sweddish export since Abba gets a Animals-esque 70’s bluesy make over courtesy of some high school drop outs (most likely, since they can’t even spell witches correctly).
My Humps [ Alanis Morissette / Fergie]
From the vault … March 4, 2011
You oughta know this cover as it was a YouTube flash in the pan a few years ago. Alanis Morissette (See what I did with that “you oughta know,” clever huh?) covered the Black Eyed Peas. I for one loved the video. She looked hot. Dave Coulier must be kicking himsel
Rodeohead [Hard N Phirm / Radiohead]
From The Vault … October 24, 2010
The artist: Hard ‘N Phirm. The mp3 I’ve embedded: possibly not “legal” version I found on the internet. The name of the song: RodeoHead.
For those lacking the power of deductive reasoning here, it’s a RadioHead medley, in a country western style. And it’s awesome.
I Wanna Know What Love Is [ Mariah Carey / Foreigner ]
I really want to hate Mariah. But truth is she can really sing and also BOOBIEZ!
Need You Now [ Ahmir / Lady Antebellum ]
From the Vault … April 15, 2011
Okay, I’ll admit that I’m not a fan of country pop. But some how I like this Lady Antebellum song. I love however this soulful R&B take by Ahmir of “I Need You Now.” It makes me feel kinda funny, like when I used to climb the rope in gym class.
Fairytale Of New York [ No Use For A Name / Pogues with Kristy McCall] 12 DAYS OF COVERS
In England, “Fairytale of New York” is as popular as “White Christmas” is here in the state. Blimey, that’s a right jolly old puzzle, now ain’t it? I’d wager a farthing it’s because of ye olde bangers and mash.
Merry Christmas Baby [ Southern Culture on the Skids / Three Blazers] 12 DAYS OF COVERS
From the Vault … December 24, 2012
This is one of my favorite Christmas song, cover or not. Although the fact it’s a cover certainly helps things. Covering the Three Blazers 1947 song, here’s Southern Culture On The Skids (Or SCOTS for those hip) camel walking a kick ass cover of Merry Christmas Baby.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus [ Amy Winehouse / Jimmy Boyd ] 12 DAYS OF COVERS
From The Vault … December 24, 2011
Well in the 12 Days of covers, we’ve dealt with heart break (Last Christmas / Christmas Please Come Home), Date Rape (Baby it’s Cold Outside), and worst of all Billy Squire (Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You) so why stop now? Let’s bring out marital infidelity! Here’s Amy Winehouse covering Jimmy Boyd’s I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree [ All For Nothing / Brenda Lee ]
You know for a song with “Rocking” in the title, the original version doesn’t really rock though. Except for the part where she’s talking about having “some fucking pie.”
Pure Imagination & White Christmas [Blenders / Gene Wilder & Irving Berlin] 12 DAYS OF COVERS
From the Vault … December 18, 2010
"Pure Imagination" was sung in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Gene Wilder. A Jewish Irving Berlin penned “White Christmas” for Bing Crosby only to have it become the number one selling single of all time. Here acapella group the Blenders … uh … blend the two into what is easily my favorite Christmas Cover.
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) [ Lost Dogs / Chipmunks ] 12 DAYS OF COVERS
From the Vault … December 19th, 2010
The Lost Dogs are a Christian Rock supergroup consisting of … snore!!! Who cares, odds are if you listen to Christian Rock, you aren’t reading this. And they’re covering the Chipmunks for cripes sake!
Love Her Madly [ Bo Diddley / Doors]
Bo apparently does know Diddley about the Doors. Remember those commercials with Bo Jackson? And they said Bo didn’t know diddley? Yeah, those were awesome.
I Walk the Line [ Live / Johnny Cash ]
From the Vault … July 18, 2012
Back in the day there was a big stink raised because Chris Daughtry wasn’t original enough when he preformed Johnny Cash’s “Walk The Line” on American Idol. What was the fuss? He covered the song in a fashion similar to Live. Really? Calling an American Idol unoriginal is like complaining there’s too much bread in your toast. Anyway here is Live’s take on the track.
Bizarre Love Triangle [ Frente! / New Order]
According to wikipedia, Frente! was named after the Spanish word for forehead. Which for some reason makes me like them that much more.
This Is How You Remind Me [ PostModern Jukebox / Nickelback]
If the fact this song comes from an album called “A Motown Tribute to Nickelback” isn’t enough to make you want to watch this video … then watch it for the tambourine player. Best … tambourine player … ever.
Message In A Bottle [Matisyahu / Police] 8 COVERED NIGHTS
From the Vault … Dec. 2, 2010
Matisyahu if you haven’t heard of him, is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. No really, he is. And he’s actually pretty good and has even had a Top 40 hit. Here’s Matisyahu is covering the Police’s “Message in A Bottle” for the 6th of the 8 Covered Nights.
Hanukkah Song [ Neil Diamond / Adam Sandler ] 8 COVERED NIGHTS
From the vault … Decvember 1, 2010
Just in time for (last) Hanukkah, here’s the true King of the Jews, Neil Diamond covering Adam Sandler.
Friday [ Famous Last Words / Rebecca Black ] COVER TO COVER
And finally rounding out Rebecca Black Friday, Famous Last Words with a screamo cover.
Friday [ Amastic / Rebecca Black ] COVER TO COVER
Now here’s a guy in a giant vagina suit.
Friday [Fake Number / Rebecca Black] COVER TO COVER
Cover to Cover is a little feature where I post various covers of the same song back to back, so you can compare and contrast them like an 8th grade English essay. Since today is what they call here in America “Black Friday.” It only make sense to have a Cover to Cover of Rebecca Black’s Friday. I know right? We so excited.