- Let’s Knife The sheer number of studio albums released by Shonen Knife is quite staggering. Here we present a rough discography and guide to their major releases (minus single releases.
- Punk Goes Classic Rock is the ninth album in the Punk Goes. Series, released by Fearless Records.It was released on April 27, 2010. This album also contains another cover of Your Love by The Outfield covered here by I See Stars.The cover of which was featured on Punk Goes 80's back in 2005 and was covered by Midtown.This album also included an additional Bonus CD Sampler with each physical copy.
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10/17/2014
Honestly, this list was quite difficult to compile.
Welcome to thefalloftroyreviews! I am Jerod and to honor the sixth installment in the “Punk Goes Pop” series and the sixteenth installment in the Punk Goes… discography, I have created a list of the top 10 covers from the “Punk Goes Pop” series. If you don’t already know, Punk Goes… is a Fearless Records series of albums which compile covers of a specific genre of music by “punk” bands. “Punk” is, according to the Punk Goes… roster thus far, an umbrella term for emo, rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, metalcore, and POP music. Either way, listening to familiar scene bands cover and occasionally patronize the original artists is all in good fun and should be an interesting, humorous, or amusing listen…Right? NOPE. This list was hard to compile because I had to pick through 5 hours worth of tedious, run-of-the-mill renditions of originally decent songs. Some of the covers were so lifeless, I thought that some of the bands were being held hostage and forced to record them. Worse, almost every band had the same formulaic approach at bringing the radio hits to the mosh pits. The formula: Verses – unclean vocals, Chorus – high-pitched crooning, Bridge – unclean vocals and breakdown. The Punk Goes… bands that deviated from that formula did one worse, they covered the song in the same fashion that it was originally performed without adding any personality or flare. The covers that made this list were chosen by their appeal, personality, and deviation from or improvement on the original song. Enjoy!
Note: Sorry for the typos, etc., but I’m not exactly getting paid for creating any content on this blog.
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10. “I Want It That Way” – Dynamite Boy
Originally by Backstreet Boys (from “Millennium,” 1999)
Actual Genre: Pop Punk
Dynamite Boy, a fairly-underrated pop punk outfit, add 1990’s Warped Tour-inspired angst to this beloved Backstreet Boys hit. Who knew that all this song needed was some guitar-shredding and dull gang vocals to bring joy to somebody’s ears?
Available on “Punk Goes Pop”
9. “Need You Now” – Sparks the Rescue
Originally by Lady Antebellum (from “Need You Now,” 2010)
Actual Genre: Pop Punk
Sparks the Rescue, a rather unsuccessful Fearless band, brings a little life to this prominent country trio’s slow-burning ballad by replacing acoustic guitar strumming with fast electronic rock tuning (akin to Minus the Bear’s music) and lethargic vocal harmonies with Alex Roy’s high-pitched powerhouse vocals.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 3”
8. “F**K You!” – Sleeping with Sirens
Originally by CeeLo Green (from “The Lady Killer,” 2010)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
Sleeping with Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn’s familiar scene-defining clean vocals, snot-nosed angst, and off-kilter breakdown took this cover of CeeLo’s 2010 chart-topper to the forefront of scene music and drew some attention to the Punk Goes… series.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 4”
7. “Everywhere” – Yellowcard
Originally by Michelle Branch (from “The Spirit Room,” 2001)
Actual Genre: Pop Punk
Yellowcard is arguably the early-2000’s pop punk pioneers and, in my opinion, everything they play turns to pop punk gold, including Michelle Branch’s stalker-appreciating hit.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop”
6. “Little Lion Man” – Tonight Alive
Pop Goes Punk 7
Originally by Mumford & Sons (from “Sigh No More,” 2009)
Actual Genre: Pop Punk
With Jenna McDougall’s powerful vocals (comparable to that of Paramore’s Hayley Williams) and a speedy progressive rock instrumental, Tonight Alive brings this folk tune to life with great ferocity–making it an obvious choice for this list and one of the first truly great covers to grace the “Punk Goes Pop” track listing and our ears.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 4”
5. “Bulletproof” – Family Force 5
Originally by La Roux (from “La Roux,” 2009)
Punk Goes Pop Songs
Actual Genre: Crunk Rock
These Christian crunk rockers surprised me with this La Roux cover. Former Family Force 5 frontman Solomon Olds, a.k.a. Soul Glow Activatur, brings impressive Julian Casablancas-esque vocals to the table allowing them to sound like The Strokes with a baseline and some catchy fluctuating electronics. This is not only one of the better covers featured on a “Punk Goes Pop” effort, but this is also one of the best songs that Family Force 5 has ever released.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 3”
4. “Flagpole Sitta” – Chiodos
Originally by Harvey Danger (from “Where have all the merrymakers gone?,” 1997)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
Chiodos resurrected this angsty, lo-fi, dead-on-arrival ’90’s hit with frontman Craig Owens’ unnerving ramblings and unclean vocals in the verses; they faithfully foil it with the ebullient and welcoming sing-along chorus.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 2”
3. “Send Me an Angel” – Thrice
Originally by Real Life (from “Heartland,” 1983)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore favorites, Thrice, convert this 1980’s synthesized pop single into 21st century hard rock with ease.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop”
2. “Love Song” – Four Year Strong
Originally by Sara Bareilles (from “Little Voice,” 2007)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
The melodic hardcore stylings of Four Year Strong personalize this over-played track and make it a refreshing listen once again in a world where A Day to Remember is popular.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 2”
Honorable Mentions
“Runaway” feat. Camm Hunter (of Down with Webster) – Silverstein (from “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 4”)
Originally by Kanye West feat. Pusha T (from “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” 2010)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore, Emo
“The biggest credit should go to Silverstein for their brave undertaking of the whole 8 minutes of Kanye West’s ‘Runaway’ pop epic and manage to come away unscathed with a very decent stand-alone track.” – James Berclaz-Lewis, Alter the Press!
“Love the Way You Lie” – A Skylit Drive (from “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 4”)
Originally by Eminem feat. Rihanna (from “Recovery,” 2010)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
“It’s a thorough version that displays the same emotional depth as the original, but their heavy, layered guitars and vocal harmonies make it sound fresh. They’ve also kept the original piano melody underneath while varying the song’s dynamics throughout without it sounding confused.” – Candi H, AltSounds
“You Belong with Me” – For All Those Sleeping (from “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 4”)
Originally by Taylor Swift (from “Fearless,” 2008)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore, Metalcore
“Unless you’re a fan of[For All Those Sleeping] then make sure you’re familiar with the location of your skip button” – Zach Redrup, Dead Press
“I Kissed a Girl” – Attack Attack! (from “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 2”)
Originally by Katy Perry (from “One of the Boys,” 2008)
Actual Genre: Crabcore, Electronicore
“Sticks too close to the source material for comfort, resulting in an album that mixes robotic, Auto-Tuned vocals with guttural screams.” – Andrew Leahey, Allmusic
“Ass Back Home” – SECRETS (from “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 5”)
Originally by Gym Class Heroes (from “The Papercut Chronicles II,” 2011)
Actual Genre: Post-hardcore
“The treatment of[Gym Class Heroes’] track “Ass Back Home” off last year’s excellent The Papercut Chronicles II is a little sub-par given the quality of the original.” – Grace Duffy, Under the Gun
1. “Toxic” – A Static Lullaby
Originally by Britney Spears (from “In the Zone,” 2004)
Actual Genre: Hardcore Punk
Covering Britney Spears’ “Toxic” was the best choice that A Static Lullaby made in their whole career. This cover is not only easily the best cover from the Punk Goes… series, but it’s also the best A Static Lullaby song and a song that makes the underrated metalcore act worth remembering.
Available on “Punk Goes Pop: Volume 2”
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