I generally am none too keen on Radiohead, but I heard this cover for the Headmaster Ritual and thought it was A+. Great job on the non-obvious cover.
This raises the long standing question of the ultimate Smiths song. Despite love for This Charming Man, I vote for Cemetry Gates.
Although it's not the most "Smiths" of Smiths songs, 'How Soon Is Now?' was the one that did it for me. I remember the moment I first heard it and it probably set me on the path of listening to the type of music I have for the rest of my life. No I am not overstating.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, musically it is a bit of an outlier, although a good one. Lyrically I think it fits well. I too recall my experience, on MTV when I believe it was mislabeled "How Soon is Soon?"
ReplyDeleteMy "How Soon is Soon" has to be Big Black's Steelworker.
ReplyDeleteDrum machine? Check.
Guitar like a sack full of
wolverines? Check.
Lyrics that you don't want your kids to catch you singing to yourself? Check, check.
Strangely, when I find myself going for the Moz impersonation, "There is a Light and It Never Goes Out" is my go to song. It is probably in my top ten, but in the lower half.
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