Sometimes cover songs, against all odds, can take a seemingly irreparable original and bring it to glory. These are our favorite little engines that could:
1. Los Colorados – Hot ‘n Cold (Katy Perry Cover)
This is incredible. Los Colorados, a Ukrainian polka band, took a generic pop song and transformed it into a generic polka song. These four 30-somethings play it to their large gypsy wives, urging them to prepare a decent sandwich for once. Admittedly, they prefer hot rather than cold. Also, the utter sincerity behind the accent cloaked lines, “We fight we break up/We kiss we make up,” is almost too much too handle. Read More »
No, Fall Out Boy haven’t ever been way out on the edge, but their post-emo rockage usually cuts through the murk of alt-rock radio (even if Pete Wentz is the most adorable/annoying schmoozer in existence). Sadly, all is not well for the eyeliner army. Last week, in a a spit-shined performance of “What a Catch” for the Today Show, we got a glimpse of the lost Boy’s future, and it looked a whole lot like a Chinese chicken. After the jump, join sailors, swaying squares, and hugging forty-somethings as the band breaks out its newer, schmoozier falsetto croon (clearly a Barenaked Holidays album is imminent).
