saxonviolons Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Lol IMO that is not a cover, that is a copy This is a crappy unpopular band jumping on the back of a popular bands song playing it note for note hoping to gain some public exposure along the way. Except in this case it doesn’t work because their version is much, much crappier. Why would I listen to this crappy version when I could just as well listen to the much better original version? IMO a great example of a quality “cover” is The Atari’s Boys of Summer, who don’t just “copy” the song and actually make their own stylized new sounding version. Smooth Criminal by AAF is another good example. The songs sound redone, covered. And it’s because people actually PREFER their new style of the song over the originals, that’s why The Atari and Alien Ant Farm versions got so much airtime. This is just a crappy band trying to hope they get face time by playing a popular Brand New song and putting their name on it. FlippingOut, tooclosetosee, marco_182 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That didn't sound bad, but I agree with saxon. I like my covers with a bit of originality, and they didn't add much to the original to set their cover apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I disagree they did make it their own, it went from a very emotional angsty song to a completely bland one. That was seriously awful seamoney, Green Tea Papi, mitchard and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticus Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Really digging the new single from We Are the In Crowd! When does the P/O go live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 That guy didn't sing very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bahahaha, that band is from my city. I had no idea they were actually a "thing" I also had no idea what they actually sounded like because all of the music around here is garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrom92 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I have one friend who is inexplicably way into them and I can't stop giving her shit for it. Now I REALLY can't stop giving her shit for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 This once fantastic thread has degraded into shit. anthemforadoomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 This once fantastic thread has degraded into shit. i forgot about this thread around page 12 which is a real shame because i found out five minutes ago that some truly beautiful shit went down in the subsequent pages. but now i'm here in the year Page 16 and i'm really sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 me agreeing with saxon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realianstanford Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I just got this album for my birthday! Is this what I should really be doing with it? Who listens to records anymore anyways. also BillyA...source for that gif in your signature? topher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooclosetosee Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Lol IMO that is not a cover, that is a copy This is a crappy unpopular band jumping on the back of a popular bands song playing it note for note hoping to gain some public exposure along the way. Except in this case it doesn’t work because their version is much, much crappier. Why would I listen to this crappy version when I could just as well listen to the much better original version? IMO a great example of a quality “cover” is The Atari’s Boys of Summer, who don’t just “copy” the song and actually make their own stylized new sounding version. Smooth Criminal by AAF is another good example. The songs sound redone, covered. And it’s because people actually PREFER their new style of the song over the originals, that’s why The Atari and Alien Ant Farm versions got so much airtime. This is just a crappy band trying to hope they get face time by playing a popular Brand New song and putting their name on it. Totally agree. One thing I really dislike is going to a bar and there being a cover band that is just trying to sound exactly like the song they are covering. I don't see the point. Just turn on the radio at that point. When I go to a bar I want to hang out and talk to friends and not have crappy music blared at me. I also see music as an art. What is the point of someone being able to paint a copy of the mona lisa or whatever? I want someone to show me what they can do, not what someone has already done. When people take a song and they make it their own it is pretty sweet. One time I went to a bar and a dude was playing 80's/90's pop on his acoustic guitar. That was enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Crappy? Unpopular? Come on! (ha cha cha cha cha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan8765 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I can appreciate playing a cover and making it sound exactly like the original because it shows some technical proficiency. However, making a song sound like your own is cool too. However, it really depends on the song and band being covered. I don't want to see some ass hat turn Bohemian rhapsody into a country song. But I like the acoustic Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs in that Life aquatic movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 so many people agreeing with saxon 3arl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Why did this turn into a cover band appreciation thread?People are getting creative: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Keep warm this holiday season with this godawful sweater http://www.epicmobonline.com/ marco_182 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I love how they don't even attempt to reference the fact that some dipshit copy and pasted Deja's album cover to photoshop for that design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I feel like they're violating multiple copyrights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i feel like i need to get that kanye sweater before someone calls them on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I feel like limited edition crewnecks should not be a thing. Duff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I feel like they're violating multiple copyrights The biggest crime being committed is the fact that someone might actually wear this shit. Zing. aflycon and TheGhostOfRandySavage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The biggest crime being committed is the fact that someone might actually wear this shit. Zing. This just makes me want to wear it...or buy it for you. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funtitled Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Keep warm this holiday season with this godawful sweater http://www.epicmobonline.com/ just the astronaut in a single color on black would look pretty cool in my opinion, but this looks so stupd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Keep warm this holiday season with this godawful sweater sweatshirt. There is a difference, people. http://www.epicmobonline.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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