Dani G

What makes a good cover of your favorite band/artist's songs?

This is something I have been thinking about since Sara's cover question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjcRR...

We are all picky and have our own preferences to make it good in our own eyes.

For someone to do a good Jeff Buckley cover its all about the vocals.......if the artist can't match the vocal talent then its a wash for me, Buckley had such a range and talent that he incorporated into pretty much all of his songs. Even if the musical styling and arrangement are amazing, if the vocals aren't there......no go

For some, they are crucified because they do this (the first bands/artists that come to mind are nu metal bands). For others they are praised for sticking with their sound (AC/DC).

Why do you think this is?

What are some other bands who are praised/criticized?

don't have a pleasing voice, but somehow make it work? I've noticed this in some of the music that I listen to. What vocalists in your opinion would fail miserably if they attempt to perform in a different genre?

My vote goes for Dicky Barrett (MIghty Mighty Bosstones), Tim Armstrong (Rancid) and Henry Rollins (Black Flag), just to name a few

The initial songs on any album tends to set the mood and expectation for the entire album. So what do you think are some of the best first tracks?

For me (partial list):

Weezer - My Name is Jonas (off the Blue album)

Alice In Chains - Them Bones (off of Dirt)

NIN - Head Like A Hole (Pretty Hate Machine)

Soundgarden - Rusty Cage (off of BadMotorFinger)

Pixies - Debaser (off of Doolittle)

of another? It could be completely be unrelated.... yet it reminds you of another nonetheless.

Whenever I hear Silversun Pickups' Well Thought Out Twinkles is associate it with The Breeders' Cannonball....I think its due to the guitar riffs

Okay, so lately I've been addicted to VH1 Classic (yes! they actually play music videos......) and have been watching their Classic Albums show. It got me to thinking what album(s) sould they explore on future episodes.So far they've done:

The Band - The Band

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Catch a Fire

Cream - Disraeli Gears

Deep Purple - Machine Head

Def Leppard - Hysteria

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') / Over-Nite Sensation

Grateful Dead - American Beauty

Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast

JayZ - Reasonable Doubt

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland

Judas Priest - British Steel

Lou Reed - Transformer

Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell

Metallica - Metallica

Motörhead - Ace Of Spades

Nirvana - Nevermind

Paul Simon - Graceland

Phil Collins - Face Value

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Queen - A Night at the Opera

Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks

Simply Red - Stars

Steely Dan - Aja

Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life

U2 - The Joshua Tree

The Who - Who's Next

"What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?"

A good question posed by John Cusack's character in High Fidelity.........what is your opinion? What came first - the Music or the Misery?

like to seen a movie made of?

The only catch........no 'epic' songs (i.e. Stairway, American Pie, Freebird,....)

My choice would be The Kinks - Lola

yeah, so I'm bored.......

how many songs can you name that contain the names of zodiac signs?

When you think of the 50s, you probably think Johnny B. Goode or Jailhouse Rock. For the 60s, Aretha's Respect or the Stones' Satisfaction stand out. The 70s brings to mind Stairway or even Hotel California. Billie Jean appears to define the 80s. The 90s triggers thoughts of Teen Spirit.

So, what song do you think people will remember for defining the 00s, say....20 years from now?

....of another person. I'm not talking about the lyrics. What songs' musical compostions remind you of someone you know?

For me Pantera's Walk reminds me of my 5 year old.....always stomping around acting like a bull in a china shop.

This was inspired by Cinnamon Girl's question earlier........

When do fans cross the line into fanaticism? When does the admiration cross the line into something completely different? We've probably all known at least one person completely obsessed with and artist/band that the label of true fan dissipates into that of overzealous admirer.

In you opinions........where is the line drawn in the sand between fan and obsessed devotee?

On the way to work this morning, Stereophonics' A Thousand Trees and James' Laid came on the radio one after the other. It sent me back to those far away days of the 90s..........

What are the songs that bring you back to the 'good old days?' You know, the ones that you completely forgot about and then they suddenly come on the radio and it brings you back?

Is Michael Jackson that hard up for money? In the space of 10 minutes I have heard 4 commercials using Beatles songs.......this is a trend that has slowly been gaining momentum. What next? I shudder to think of the things he will do with the Beatles' collective catalog.

with new commercials that feature songs that everybody with ask questions about (if they haven't already). So, what are your favorites or most hated so far?

My fave so far has been Cadillac using Hum's Stars

I'm leaving for Texas in 2 days and looking for some decent music.....any recommendations are welcome. I need some tunes to kill time at the airport. Classics and newer stuff.....pretty much anything goes.

Happy Holidays

......to, as Machpen once said, Molly Ringwald to..........

finally finished my last final and I need some great happy, bust out dancing music to just let loose (while I burn my textbooks in effigy)

My self-imposed Y!A exile is now over ........I'm baaack!!!

So far I have:

Sublime - Superstar Punani

Reel Big Fish - Beer

Sweet - Ballroom Blitz

Jane's Addiction - Stop

Bad Brains - Pay to C*m

Lustra - Scotty Doesn't Know

whose hit was a cover of someone else's song?

Mine:

Alanna Davis - 32 Flavors (originally done by Ani DiFranco)

okay, I've been listening to this album for the past couple of days.........and I'm trying to figure something out.

Does anyone know who sings with Brad on Rivers of Babylon? Its driving me nuts. Its not Eric or Bud.....and the cd doesn't come with a booklet.

with the holidays coming up, I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the kitchen and I've pretty much worn out the usual Thanksgiving and Christmas carols/songs.

I'm definitely looking for more rock/metal ones.

So far I've checked out and recommend Gary Hoey......but can anyone think of anyone else?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icXmvsQPT9k