Friday, February 8, 2013

WHAT THE HELL

Here's a trio of covers that hit the spot, though I gotta be honest. I don't think that the Velvet Underground, George Baker Selection, and Motorhead originals can really be improved on, but it is kind of cool hearing these in styles that differ quite a bit from the originals and aren't entirely hokey. Two are by Union Avenue, a Scottish band that seem to borrow a lot from Johnny Cash, and by that I mean it sounds as if it's entirely intentional. Not surprising considering that Union Ave is the street that Sam Phillips parked his ass on way back when. The other is by a bluegrass band, the Meat Purveyors, doing the Velvet's "What Goes On" as if looped on Red Bull and moonshine.

~ NOTE: ALL MEDIA IS HOSTED BY THE BLOGS & SITES NAMED BELOW ~
 Listen:
Union Avenue - Ace of Spades mp3 at Cover Me
Motörhead - Ace of Spades mp3 at Shelter From the Norm 
Union Avenue - Little Green Bag mp3 at Cover Me  
George Baker Selection - Little Green Bag mp3 at The Adios Lounge 
Velvet Underground - What Goes On mp3 at Rock Town Hall
The Meat Purveyors - What Goes On mp3 at Cover Me 

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