Whenever I listen to Weezer there is always this thought in the back of my mind – like a pebble in my shoe. I knew there was truth to it but felt nobody would know what the fuck I was talking about, or perhaps write me off as a crazy feminist, but this is my blog so I’m going to say it:
I am in complete agreement with everything they’ve said because I’ve had a similar experience with (sub-mainstream) popular culture. All of my favorite movies and books seem to be written by these sexist assholes but it’s never been enough to make me read chick lit or something. Anyway, you should read their post because I couldn’t say any of this better than they already have.
Cover songs aren’t just for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes! Most bands have done at least one cover. Since covers are quick and easy to record, bands will often contribute them to projects such as compilations, tribute albums, and soundtracks. Covers get a bad rap, but every once in a while you come across one that is well-done, possibly even better than the original. Here are my top 10 cover songs, in no particular order:
Nirvana‘s cover of “The Man Who Sold The World” by David Bowie (listen)
The Blood Brothers‘ cover of “Under Pressure” by Queen & David Bowie (listen)
At the Drive-In‘s cover of “This Night Has Opened My Eyes” by The Smiths (listen)
Between The Buried And Me‘s cover of “Colorblind” by Counting Crows (listen)
Thursday‘s cover of “Ever Fallen In Love” by the Buzzcocks (listen)
The Number Twelve Looks Like You‘s cover of “My Sharona” by The Knack (listen)
Taking Back Sunday‘s cover of “Suburban Home/I Like Food” by Descendents (listen)
Youth Group‘s cover of “Forever Young” by Alphaville (listen)
Muse‘s cover of “House Of The Rising Sun” (listen)
Gary Jules‘ cover of “Mad World” by Tears for Fears (listen)
Runner Up:The Postal Service‘s cover of “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins (listen)
Cover songs are also really common at live shows since they’re so much fun and everyone can sing along regardless of whether or not they are familiar with the band playing the cover. These typically aren’t recorded, but we always have YouTube. Here’s one of my favorites; Davey Havok of AFI singing with the band Ceremony to a cover of “Straight Edge Revenge” by Project X:
Many thanks go to Kristi for her post Covers: Do or Don’t? which inspired me to make this list. Her blog is 100% awesomeness and we’re actually affies now!
// EDIT
I just found out 2 seconds ago that “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’conner is a cover of a Prince/The Family song and now I wish I could ammend my post because I fucking love that song! Ugh!
Ever visit a site that features random, irrelevant ads that have nothing to do with the content? Or maybe the juxtaposition of the content and the advertising just makes you laugh because it’s completely antithetical or absurd? I’m not trying to bust anyone’s chops, but I experienced this exact thing while browsing today:
I love the softcore porn star (apparently from 2003 when people still wore trucker hats) in a “kinky” t-shirt right above Caylee’s angelic face. Is that her mom? The barbed wire tattoo is effing classy.
Reversal Of Man: I'm A New York City Detective That Strays From Cheap Suits And Short Sleeve Shirts And Ties
I do not usually write posts like this, but ever since I got my new camera for Christmas last year, I’ve been obsessed with camera bags that don’t look like camera bags. By this I mean, camera bags which are stylish and feminine instead of black, utilitarian, and ugly. I still notice people searching for bags so I thought I’d share the sources I’ve gathered from around the web. So this is sort of a link dump for those of you interested in buying a camera bag that doesn’t look like your dad’s.
Be careful because buying a couple of these could be more expensive than new lenses or a camera! I actually make my regular handbags into camera bags using one of these. No sewing, just Velcro, and it’s a great solution if you’re on a budget. Camera bags are targets to thieves, especially when you’re traveling, so if you need to justify your expenses to anyone, your new bag was a safety measure!
Let me know if you guys know of any sites that I missed so I can add it to the list.
I'm Ashley, an introverted 24-year-old post-hardcore kid and History major at a liberal arts college. I am from the beautiful/decaying northeast United States. My hobbies include collecting and enjoying various genres of fucking incredible music, reminiscing about childhood in the 90s, and generally engaging in pessimism, sarcasm, ridicule, and cynicism with my lover/side-kick, Justin. LoveIsDead.net serves as my open journal, but you can call it a blog if you wish.
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