Punk Goes Classic Rock

[emopunkfan]

Tracklisting

http://scenenews.tumblr.com/post/407165809

[undonesweater93]

haha some of these actually kinda look cool, Like Hit the Lights with More than a Feeling lol

[AP_Punk]

grosss X 2

kinda reminds me of punk goes metal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_Goes_Metal) and i think midtown alraedy covered "your love" on punk goes 80's so that's kinda, almost like double dipping here.

[JustAGirl01]

stoked on the songs being covered. not so stoked on the bands covering them

[caveBEAR]

Ugh, Hit The Lights is the only band I have interest in. Oh well, I knew the day would come...

[IWasaCamera]

2. VersaEmerge “Paint It Black” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)

Hahahaha this should be hilariously awful.

[quesosauce]

there arent any punk bands on that cd

cd should be changed to neon goes classic rock

[RockTheWalls]

there arent any punk bands on that cd

cd should be changed to neon goes classic rock

This is truth

[COREhorizon]

The Almost, Envy on the Coast, Hit the Lights might be well done.

Not all are terrible

[hitormiss92]

Can someone post the tracklist here? Can't get on tumblr from here

[myplanforescape]

Wow that looks like it will be completely awful.

[QuietThings430]

No ADTR. Don't care. Besides Hit the Lights, VersaEmerge, Every Avenue and Envy on the Coast this looks awful...

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.

[bladerdude360]

Jeez...

[muzicislife31]

I worry that many of these bands will butcher these great classics. That's always the problem with classic rock covers though. It should be interesting to hear though, and some look like they might be good.

[muzicislife31]

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.

Agreed.

[xJesusFreakx]

I was hoping Thrice would be on this, since they've been recording some mysterious cover. Oh well.

[Lirr168]

Not only are a lot of these not punk bands, The Outfield is not classic rock. They're power pop, emphasis on the pop.

[bacon06]

stoked on the songs being covered. not so stoked on the bands covering them

This

[yellowhouse]

I'm so over these stupid fucking compilations. Terrible bands butchering classic songs, no thanks.

[JordanBuell]

that get the worst bands for this shit. i would like to see the almost's cover of free falin though. im sure it wont top john mayer but it should still be interesting.

[Full Effect Ed]

Worst. Idea. Ever.

[McIrish]

shitty scene bands go classic rock

[Smash Adams]

grosss X 2

kinda reminds me of punk goes metal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_Goes_Metal) and i think midtown alraedy covered "your love" on punk goes 80's so that's kinda, almost like double dipping here.
At least punk goes metal had those awesome AFI and NFG covers
actually wow at how these things have fallen haha

[sleepyseanzzz]

will probably download for a sweet party mix except for never shout never

[singyoutocoma]

Can someone post the tracklist here? Can't get on tumblr from here

1. Hit The Lights “More Than A Feeling” (originally recorded by Boston)
2. VersaEmerge “Paint It Black” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
3. The Almost “Free Fallin’” (originally recorded by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
4. Mayday Parade “We Are The Champions” (originally recorded by Queen)
5. The Summer Set “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” (originally recorded by KISS)
6. We The Kings “Caught Up In You” (originally recorded by .38 Special)
7. A Skylit Drive “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” (originally recorded by Journey)
8. I See Stars “Your Love” (originally recorded by The Outfield)
9. Pierce The Veil “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (originally recorded by Blue Oyster Cult)
10. Forever The Sickest Kids “Crazy Train” (originally recorded by Ozzy Osbourne)
11. The Maine “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (originally recorded by Def Leppard)
12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)
13. Every Avenue “Take Me Home Tonight” (originally recorded by Eddie Money)
14. Never Shout Never “Bohemian Rhapsody” (originally recorded by Queen)
15. blessthefall “Dream On” (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

[DanTGD]

14. Never Shout Never “Bohemian Rhapsody” (originally recorded by Queen)

You have got to be fucking kidding me.

[Stavie Steelo]

Take me home tonight and Dream On I think will sound sweet, stoked to hear this CD. I wish the bands doing the covers I liked more though.

[Stavie Steelo]

that get the worst bands for this shit. i would like to see the almost's cover of free falin though. im sure it wont top john mayer but it should still be interesting.

I don't think I ever want to hear the John Mayer cover this kid played it every day last year when we moved into the Dorms at college on repeat I wanted to choke him out.

[zachff]

So many of these are going to be fucking terrible.

Mayday Parade, NSN, FTSK, The Maine ... ugh

[zachff]

will probably download for a sweet party mix except for never shout never
Yeah that's what I thought about Punk Goes Crunk and the only listenable song was All Time Low's Umbrella cover

[Stavie Steelo]

Yeah that's what I thought about Punk Goes Crunk and the only listenable song was All Time Low's Umbrella cover
I liked California Love and Notorious Thugs. Still Fly was alright too unless you don't like the yelling that is understandable.

[Nettn07]

14. Never Shout Never “Bohemian Rhapsody” (originally recorded by Queen)

hahaha! oh no.

[sleepyseanzzz]

Yeah that's what I thought about Punk Goes Crunk and the only listenable song was All Time Low's Umbrella cover

yea i used that one plus SYG, and the secret handshake, although SYG is the only band i listen to outside the compilation. i liked TDWP and say anything one too but didnt add it

[Broclee]

Jesus Christ this is terrible.

[cshadows2887]

The problem with most of these comps is they pick songs with chord structures and melodies that don't lend themselves to the pop-punk (or whatver you choose to call them) style. The Cab doing "Disturbia" before. Why? It's all dark and minor, and it still sounds that way when you add guitars.

The ones I think might translate well to the particular band's style:
Envy on the Coast - All Along the Watchtower
Every Avenue - Take Me Home Tonight
The Summer Set - Rock and Roll All Night

And especially:
We the Kings - Caught Up in You

[TERRABITHIA]

Is another cover of Free Fallin' really necessary?

[Opus]

The "Punk Goes" series needs to be changed to the "Powerpop Ruins" series.

[SmittyMA]

Agreed.

Second that. That just SOUNDS terrible.

[NateFoundGlory]

LOLOLOLOL THESE BANDS ARNT PUNK @ ALL!

X

God I'm sick of seeing that. I will admit a couple of these look painful...but my soft spot for covers will be the judge of this.

[Steiny29]

I'm excited about this compilation. hit the lights covering boston will be real interesting and i cant wait to hear them put their own spin on it

EOTC should be pretty good too as theyre pretty good musicians so theres a chance itll be a respectable cover

[cavanaughpark09]

Actually interested to hear a couple of these. Live covers tend to suck but some of the recorded ones I've heard haven't been awful.

[Opus]

a) I cannot stand this genre of music in general. They spend more time on their hair than they do on making decent music.
b) They aren't punk. And the compilation claims they are. False advertisement makes me sad :|

[matchbox202006]

... i can only hope they pull off this miracle. If Every Avenue screws up "take me home tonight", then i will lose any fleeting respect i have for their music. Cool idead though, i was wondering what the next Punk Goes... compilation would be.

[Macbeth.]

no Don't Stop Believing? no thanks.

[cshadows2887]

Live covers tend to suck but some of the recorded ones I've heard haven't been awful.

I'd amend this by saying most full-band live covers suck. But I love when acoustic artists reinvent stuff.

[honkyg88]

This will not be good.

[secretsociety92]

All awesome songs chosen, however the bands covering them will fail because of that.

[tehdangerdave]

wow, this is going to be terrible.

[Stavie Steelo]

no Don't Stop Believing? no thanks.
There is a Flight 409 cover of that song that is actually pretty good check it out.

[Stavie Steelo]

The problem with most of these comps is they pick songs with chord structures and melodies that don't lend themselves to the pop-punk (or whatver you choose to call them) style. The Cab doing "Disturbia" before. Why? It's all dark and minor, and it still sounds that way when you add guitars.

The ones I think might translate well to the particular band's style:
Envy on the Coast - All Along the Watchtower
Every Avenue - Take Me Home Tonight
The Summer Set - Rock and Roll All Night

And especially:
We the Kings - Caught Up in You
The Eddie Money cover is gonna be sick and fits there style well

[Macbeth.]

There is a Flight 409 cover of that song that is actually pretty good check it out.

haha will do, thanks

[Stavie Steelo]

haha will do, thanks

mHjm-rOfXPM

[emerypearl]

No ADTR. Don't care. Besides Hit the Lights, VersaEmerge, Every Avenue and Envy on the Coast this looks awful...

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.

this.

[bastard_of_ness]

1. Hit The Lights “More Than A Feeling” (originally recorded by Boston)
2. VersaEmerge “Paint It Black” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
3. The Almost “Free Fallin’” (originally recorded by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
4. Mayday Parade “We Are The Champions” (originally recorded by Queen)
5. The Summer Set “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” (originally recorded by KISS)
6. We The Kings “Caught Up In You” (originally recorded by .38 Special)
7. A Skylit Drive “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” (originally recorded by Journey)
8. I See Stars “Your Love” (originally recorded by The Outfield)
9. Pierce The Veil “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (originally recorded by Blue Oyster Cult)
10. Forever The Sickest Kids “Crazy Train” (originally recorded by Ozzy Osbourne)
11. The Maine “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (originally recorded by Def Leppard)
12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)
13. Every Avenue “Take Me Home Tonight” (originally recorded by Eddie Money)
14. Never Shout Never “Bohemian Rhapsody” (originally recorded by Queen)
15. blessthefall “Dream On” (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

Wow... just wow.

[secretsociety92]

mHjm-rOfXPM
Terrible vocals compared to Steve Perry.

[cavanaughpark09]

The Eddie Money cover is gonna be sick and fits there style well

seconded. I've wanted to hear them do a cover for a while now and this actually fits pretty well.

[x togepi x]

i like that this shitty comp claims that all along the watchtower was originally recorded by jimi hendrix instead of bob dylan.

it's great to know that stupid scenesters have absolutely no concept of the history of music while they wantonly have their way with it.

[cavanaughpark09]

I'd amend this by saying most full-band live covers suck. But I love when acoustic artists reinvent stuff.


Okay, yeah, I'll amend to that to most/some acoustic covers. If a full band is going to do a cover though it usually needs to be really well rehearsed to do well. I've heard some really horrible ones that bands have decided to do on a whim in the middle of a show.

[cshadows2887]

i like that this shitty comp claims that all along the watchtower was originally recorded by jimi hendrix instead of bob dylan.

it's great to know that stupid scenesters have absolutely no concept of the history of music while they wantonly have their way with it.

In fairness, the version they're going to attempt was originally recorded by Jimi. They're definitely not going to do it as acoustic folk.

[cshadows2887]

Okay, yeah, I'll amend to that to most/some acoustic covers. If a full band is going to do a cover though it usually needs to be really well rehearsed to do well. I've heard some really horrible ones that bands have decided to do on a whim in the middle of a show.

Agreed. It usually works better when they tag just a portion of it onto a song of theirs.

[Loyaltabk]

meh.

all these punk goes... are getting annoying. and these bands aren't punk

I do listen to like 5 of these bands though.

[matchbox202006]

i like that this shitty comp claims that all along the watchtower was originally recorded by jimi hendrix instead of bob dylan.

it's great to know that stupid scenesters have absolutely no concept of the history of music while they wantonly have their way with it.

or maybe it's a cover of the Hendrix version

[x togepi x]

In fairness, the version they're going to attempt was originally recorded by Jimi. They're definitely not going to do it as acoustic folk.

In fairness, the version they're going to attempt won't sound anything like Jimi so it probably makes better sense to go with dylan though so they don't look as bad as their instruments as they are.

that's what i'd do anyway.

[cshadows2887]

In fairness, the version they're going to attempt won't sound anything like Jimi so it probably makes better sense to go with dylan though so they don't look as bad as their instruments as they are.

that's what i'd do anyway.

I know it's not worth arguing because you obviously hate them, but Envy plays a great live show. I can see not liking their music, but they're pretty good instrumentalists. Not that I'm overly optimistic about this cover, but the have the ability if they can manage the ingenuity.

And "Watchtower" isn't Jimi's most techically impressive performance. He put the song first on that one. His lead playing is pretty restrained.

[Daigle lol]

haha some of these actually kinda look cool, Like Hit the Lights with More than a Feeling lol

More Than A Feeling will probably sound good by these guys.. I kind of want to hear the Almost too, and possibly Never Say Never, ONLY because Bohemian Rhapsody covered by his pathetic whiny voice will be the joke of the year.

[x togepi x]

I know it's not worth arguing because you obviously hate them, but Envy plays a great live show. I can see not liking their music, but they're pretty good instrumentalists. Not that I'm overly optimistic about this cover, but the have the ability if they can manage the ingenuity.

And "Watchtower" isn't Jimi's most techically impressive performance. He put the song first on that one. His lead playing is pretty restrained.

has a song on any of the punk goes whatever comps ever been good?

I doubt it.

[AlexEnglish]

The ASD will probably be terrible, the NSN cover will be absolutely terrible, and the Hit The Lights cover will be awesome. 'Nuff said.

[cshadows2887]

has a song on any of the punk goes whatever comps ever been good?

I doubt it.

Actually Silverstien's cover of "Apologize" is quite good if you dig the sing/scream thing. And All Time Low's "Umbrella" was acceptable.

Other than that, no.

[cavanaughpark09]

The ASD will probably be terrible, the NSN cover will be absolutely terrible, and the Hit The Lights cover will be awesome. 'Nuff said.

I actually like Hit the Lights' cover of 'Hey Jealousy.' It doesn't sound exactly like the original but it's a decent interpretation for their genre.

...Maybe I should go give their full-length a listen at some point.

[AlexEnglish]

I actually like Hit the Lights' cover of 'Hey Jealousy.' It doesn't sound exactly like the original but it's a decent interpretation for their genre.

...Maybe I should go give their full-length a listen at some point.

Their full length surprised me. They really arent like any other pop punk band I've listened to.

[Stavie Steelo]

I liked Gym Class Hero's Under the Bridge even though I don't really like this band. SKSK Losing My Relgion and Cartel's Wonderwall were also good.

[x togepi x]

Actually Silverstien's cover of "Apologize" is quite good if you dig the sing/scream thing. And All Time Low's "Umbrella" was acceptable.

Other than that, no.

i hated that cover of umbrella.

I just feel like this whole thing is a cheap cash cow. meh.

[cshadows2887]

i hated that cover of umbrella.

I just feel like this whole thing is a cheap cash cow. meh.

Oh it is. But even music made for pure commercial purposes can occasionaly be good. Like Demi Lovato.

[DrStrong]

blessthefall “Dream On” (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

I bet half of the people on AP havent heard this song. This is horrible, they should have gotten a band with a front man that can actually sing.

[mmmmmpoetry]

i like that this shitty comp claims that all along the watchtower was originally recorded by jimi hendrix instead of bob dylan.

it's great to know that stupid scenesters have absolutely no concept of the history of music while they wantonly have their way with it.

Just thinking that.


Also most of these songs aren't really all that good, minus a few here and there.

[xohalezz]

14. Never Shout Never “Bohemian Rhapsody” (originally recorded by Queen)

You have got to be fucking kidding me.



yeahh..my first thought was...good luck with that one kiddo.
he probably plays a ukalele in it and ruined the song.

[TheSnoo]

Forever the Sickest Kids recording Crazy Train? I think I might vomit.

[cshadows2887]

Forever the Sickest Kids recording Crazy Train? I think I might vomit.

Another in a string of poor decisions from a once-promising band.

[maxvsmaradona]

This idea for music makes my dick cry

[cshadows2887]

This idea for music makes my dick cry

You're starting to use that joke a lot.

[catherinexhimel]

Holy crap, Nevershoutnever is going to RUIN Bohemian Rhapsody. No one can cover that song. It's a masterpiece.


On another note, Pierce The Veil's cover of The Reaper might be good.

[maxvsmaradona]

You're starting to use that joke a lot.

:-( I like that joke.

[cshadows2887]

:-( I like that joke.

I can tell. ;-)

[yaz06]

Pretty excited for "Dream On." Other than that meh.

[aamberlynn]

mHjm-rOfXPM
I actually like this cover (not more than the original, but I do like it.)




and
11. The Maine “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (originally recorded by Def Leppard) << That' already been out for a while. They performed it at Warped Tour this past summer.

[UnderMyDreams]

It's like everyone's surprised by the track listing...

[Two Headed Girl]

For a second I was like how are these bands gonna pull these songs off? Then I was like, oh yeah computers.

[movingxpictures]

No ADTR. Don't care. Besides Hit the Lights, VersaEmerge, Every Avenue and Envy on the Coast this looks awful...

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.

This. NSN instantly crosses off the idea of this CD being punk.

[Two Headed Girl]

blessthefall “Dream On” (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

I bet half of the people on AP havent heard this song. This is horrible, they should have gotten a band with a front man that can actually sing.

:-| ? It's very well known and probably more so than a lot of tracks being covered.

[DrStrong]

:-| ? It's very well known and probably more so than a lot of tracks being covered.
I dont know about that one.

[cshadows2887]

I dont know about that one.

Maybe it's because I'm a Bostonian, but I thought that was one of the highest-profile songs being covered.

[cavanaughpark09]

Maybe it's because I'm a Bostonian, but I thought that was one of the highest-profile songs being covered.

seconded. Hasn't this song had more than one episode of return to popularity?

[cshadows2887]

seconded. Hasn't this song had more than one episode of return to popularity?

Yeah it was a minor hit when it came out, was a huge hit when they released it after Toys in the Attic, got some renewed airplay when they did it with an orchestra and has been getting worn out on classic rock stations around New England for a good few decades now.

[DrStrong]

Yeah it was a minor hit when it came out, was a huge hit when they released it after Toys in the Attic, got some renewed airplay when they did it with an orchestra and has been getting worn out on classic rock stations around New England for a good few decades now.
Ok, well how about this...I bet half of the people on AP would hear that song and wouldnt realize its Aerosmith.

[cshadows2887]

Ok, well how about this...I bet half of the people on AP would hear that song and wouldnt realize its Aerosmith.

I will fight anyone who thinks it's Eminem. I'm not even kidding.

[TheKaleidoscope]

stoked on the songs being covered. not so stoked on the bands covering them


this

[lady_leon]

very niiice

[Stavie Steelo]

They should get some other band to cover songs and make a double CD. I would wanna here Blink cover a song.

[kearn1tm]

2. VersaEmerge “Paint It Black” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)

Hahahaha this should be hilariously awful.

Fuck you, Hipster!

[IWasaCamera]

Fuck you, Hipster!
Hipster as a proper noun?! Well, damn.

[SophGod]

the only one i want to hear is blessthefall's since they're the only band on this list I listen to. even then, i'm expecting it to suck.

[Jacksn]

blessthefall “Dream On” (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

I bet half of the people on AP havent heard this song. This is horrible, they should have gotten a band with a front man that can actually sing.
what are you talking about have you heard Witness? Beau Bokan can sing

[BozzBlonde]

stoked on the songs being covered. not so stoked on the bands covering them

This, definitely.

[BozzBlonde]

FTSK will be covering Crazy Train..? That can't be good. I'm interested in how NSN will pull off the Bohemian Rhapsody, if at all.

Edit: I'm still going to give this a chance since I've enjoyed the past cds.

[Skeletinez]

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.
...can we petition against this happening?

[atreyufnrox]

i liked 'goes crunk' and the other ones and theres always at least one song that a band does shitty. but its always coool to see their version of somebody elses song.

[poliwhirl4444]

...can we petition against this happening?

ill second that

[DrStrong]

Has there been a Punk Goes Country? If not, thats bound to happen next.

[bastard_of_ness]

Has there been a Punk Goes Country? If not, thats bound to happen next.

Could be decent, actually... if the "Punk Goes" people actually used any decent bands.

Throw me some Social D, Bouncing Souls, NoFx, and bands along those lines and I'd enjoy a Punk Goes Country (or anythign reall).

[iSasquatchh]

The only one I'm even relatively interested in hearing is "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Pierce The Veil.

[tyramail]

i love all these comments about these bands not being punk. it has been that way for a while now, get over it. also, putting these bands on here is great business move. i'm actually excited for quite a few of these.

[Two Headed Girl]

I dont know about that one.
Dude, eminem sampled it, people have heard the song.

[bastard_of_ness]

i love all these comments about these bands not being punk. it has been that way for a while now, get over it. also, putting these bands on here is great business move. i'm actually excited for quite a few of these.


My issue is not that they aren't punk... it's that they aren't very good bands.

[RussVanderhoof]

I see stars will shine~

[tyramail]

My issue is not that they aren't punk... it's that they aren't very good bands.
i get that, but they are bands that will sell.

[cshadows2887]

The more I look at this the more I realize the bands on here who I'd be most excited to hear a new song from are the bands that picked terrible songs for their style.

: (

[catherinexhimel]

i get that, but they are bands that will sell.


And in the end, that's what the majority of popular music is all about. Money.

[murrich]

12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)

Oh, ok.

[cshadows2887]

And in the end, that's what the majority of popular music is all about. Money.

Somebody call the waaaahhhh-mbulance.

[bastard_of_ness]

12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)

Oh, ok.

It could say "(made famous by Jimi Hendrix)" but I would think that people would know that it's actually a Dylan song.

[Neo Cassady]

there arent any punk bands on that cd

cd should be changed to neon goes classic rock

There are barely any classic rock bands on that cd.

[quesosauce]

There are barely any classic rock bands on that cd.
lol truth! but the bands being covered are closer to classic rock than the bands who are covering them are to punk


did that sentence make sense? or am i just too stoned?

[PleasureRyland]

grosss X 2

kinda reminds me of punk goes metal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_Goes_Metal) and i think midtown alraedy covered "your love" on punk goes 80's so that's kinda, almost like double dipping here.

Love that cover.

[trebmal]

they should have used Burn Your Wishes song for the Outfield cover..it's amazing. http://www.myspace.com/burnyourwishesrock

Midtown covered it too? I'll have to hear that one.

[americanfactory]

stoked on the songs being covered. not so stoked on the bands covering them

this

[TangledUp]

I will get this to see how badly these bands screw up amazing songs.

12. Envy On The Coast “All Along The Watchtower” (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)
:hitself: Originally Bob Dylan's song. But I assume they're covering Jimi's version. Still.

[cshadows2887]

There are barely any classic rock bands on that cd.

I counted at least 9 out of the 15. And the others have all gotten solid rotation of classic rock radio stations that incorporate the 80's. Don't nitpick.

[Broclee]

I will get this to see how badly these bands screw up amazing songs.


:hitself: Originally Bob Dylan's song. But I assume they're covering Jimi's version. Still.

While I understand why people keep getting up in arms about this, to be fair, the guy from Envy did say they're covering the Hendrix version, and the Hendrix and Dylan versions might as well be different songs.

[heardtheherd]

A band needs to do Fleetwood Mac. Just sayin'.

[cshadows2887]

A band needs to do Fleetwood Mac. Just sayin'.

There's a whole compilation of pop artists doing Rumors. Matchbox Twenty's "Never Going Back Again" and Goo Goo Dolls "I Don't Wanna Know" are particularly awesome.

[TangledUp]

the Hendrix and Dylan versions might as well be different songs.
Very true. Despite Hendrix totally changing it musically, I think people should still remember who wrote the lyrics.

[cshadows2887]

Very true. Despite Hendrix totally changing it musically, I think people should still remember who wrote the lyrics.

But it doesn't say written by. It says originally recorded (performed?) by. Which is the only reason I'm not going to crucify them on it. Otherwise I'd be right behind you.

[TangledUp]

But it doesn't say written by. It says originally recorded (performed?) by. Which is the only reason I'm not going to crucify them on it. Otherwise I'd be right behind you.

Crucify is a strong word. I wasn't doing anything like that.

[cshadows2887]

Crucify is a strong word. I wasn't doing anything like that.

Wasn't intending to imply that you were. More just exaggerating how much I'd be complaining about the same thing.

[rising_tied]

why must all these CDs say punk when usually not one damn band is punk...

[SanePsychotic]

Ugggghhhhh. This will not be good.

[TangledUp]

Wasn't intending to imply that you were. More just exaggerating how much I'd be complaining about the same thing.

:-d

[cshadows2887]

think this is hilarious

Hey, man. Don't tell me what to do!

Or should there have been an "I" at the beginning of that sentence?

[cavanaughpark09]

... because genre lines are blurred and not at all enforced nowadays, thus, because they don't fit under the pop category (where I'd put the likes of Spears and Cyrus), and are often called pop-punk they all get lumped in together.

[cavanaughpark09]

wow, always interesting when posts disappear.

[Billygoverton]

Ugggghhhhh. This will not be good.
this.

[SanePsychotic]

this.

That.

[Broclee]

But it doesn't say written by. It says originally recorded (performed?) by. Which is the only reason I'm not going to crucify them on it. Otherwise I'd be right behind you.

Basically this.

why must all these CDs say punk when usually not one damn band is punk...

JUST TO PISS YOU OFF

x

[muttley]

Why do they keep making these?

[bastard_of_ness]

Why do they keep making these?

Because dumb kids keep buying them?

[muttley]

Because dumb kids keep buying them?

Correct!

[Alex1410]

I quite like these compilations. I love cover songs and i'm a fan of most of the bands on there so no complaints from me.

[ipunchcouches]

Looks pretty dumb, especially since none of those bands are real punk bands...

[chrisdirge]

pretty much only stoked on the almost and the eotc song.

[cshadows2887]

I love when people who aren't a serial spammer like t-bag call things "not punk." It makes me chuckle.

[schaft]

This album is the worst thing I have ever heard. These comps need to stop immediately if they're going to keep coming out with shit like this. Not one good cover on the whole album. They turned some great, classic songs (not all of them were really "classic rock" to begin with) and turned them into whiny, emo bullshit. A big fuck you goes directly to Hit The Lights for slaughtering one of the best rock songs of all time.

[aradiantsunrise]

Angry Mudkipzzz.

[dancelukedance]

Is it garbage?

[aradiantsunrise]

For the most part, yes.

[cshadows2887]

I liked The Almost track and hated the Forever the Sickest Kids song. Haven't heard anything else.

[schaft]

Is it garbage?
Complete garbage. I'm sad I wasted the three minutes to download it.

[Genuma]

fuck this

[aradiantsunrise]

I like The Almost's and Envy on the Coast's tracks.

[SophGod]

Anyone else like blessthefalls cover or just me?

[aradiantsunrise]

It's weird, haha.

[SophGod]

Yeah it's a bit different, which is something I like about it.

[cshadows2887]

Is this streaming, or would I have to d/l it?

[dancelukedance]

Complete garbage. I'm sad I wasted the three minutes to download it.

haha i'm not gonna bother

I like The Almost's and Envy on the Coast's tracks.

Yeah i suspected EOTC's would be decent

[SophGod]

Is this streaming, or would I have to d/l it?
Most if not all of the songs are on youtube

[cshadows2887]

Most if not all of the songs are on youtube

Gracias, sir. I'm curious to hear. There's usually one or two songs on each of these I like.

[aradiantsunrise]

Yeah it's a bit different, which is something I like about it.
It's definitely not one of the worst tracks.

[aradiantsunrise]

haha i'm not gonna bother



Yeah i suspected EOTC's would be decent
Indeed.

[Broclee]

The Almost and Envy are the only things really worth consideration on this. Even groups that don't sound bad (like the Summer Set) chose terrible songs to cover and ruined them.

Oh, and fuck Never Shout Never.

[I am Mick]

Still waiting to hear EOTC, just streamed Pierce The Veil's Don't Fear The Reaper (I like the original) and I want to punch Vic in the face for ruining it with his fuckin 9 year old temper tantrum voice

[aradiantsunrise]

Top three worst tracks are: NSN, FTSK and Mayday Parade. It makes me sad that MP made such a horrible cover because I love those guys.

[cshadows2887]

Top three worst tracks are: NSN, FTSK and Mayday Parade. It makes me sad that MP made such a horrible cover because I loved those guys.

FIxed.

[I am Mick]

I just checked out the VersaEmerge track and I'm digging this track. Still preparing to be horribly let down by their full length but this sounds decent enough

[SophGod]

I want to punch Vic in the face for ruining it with his fuckin 9 year old temper tantrum voice
Holy fuck, this. His voice absolutely ruined Isles and Glaciers for me

[aradiantsunrise]

FIxed.
Haha, well I still love them for AILR.

[aradiantsunrise]

I just checked out the VersaEmerge track and I'm digging this track. Still preparing to be horribly let down by their full length but this sounds decent enough
That track wasn't bad

[cshadows2887]

Holy fuck, this. His voice absolutely ruined Isles and Glaciers for me

I like his voice. It's distinctive.

[SophGod]

I'm very impressed at Beau's hitting the high notes on Dream On.

[aradiantsunrise]

Beau can definitely sing circles around Craig Mabbit. Fucking hate that guy.

[I am Mick]

Why is every shitty track from this posted for stream somewhere but EOTC isn't

[aradiantsunrise]

http://www.myspace.com/punkgoesclassicrock It's there

[I am Mick]

ah thank you

[SophGod]

I like his voice. It's distinctive.
After a few more listens of Don't Fear The Reaper it's growing on me.

[aradiantsunrise]

After a few more listens to one particular track, I don't hate the We The Kings one. Dammit.

Edit: Okay, okay...I like it! :hitself:

[Jaimehere]

the only songs i like on this new one is Blessthefall's, Hit The Light's, The Almost's, I See Star's and Versaemerge's is kinda ok

[fly_guy]

Im going to listen to this, hahaha

[aradiantsunrise]

I am going to be completely honest here.

Good: Envy on the Coast, The Almost, VersaEmerge, We The Kings
Tolerable: Pierce the Veil, Blessthefall, Hit the Lights
Bad: Every Avenue, The Maine, The Summer Set, A Skylit Drive
Unfuckinglistenable: Never Shout Never, Mayday Parade, Forever the Sickest Kids, I See Stars

[cshadows2887]

Winners:
The Almost
Hit the Lights
Every Avenue

Meh:
We the Kings (Only because it's one of the hardest songs to screw up on the planet)
I See Stars (Same reason)
Pierce the Veil (Decent cover, just not a fir for his voice)

Losers:
VersaEmerge
Mayday Parade
Forever the Sicket Kids
The Summer Set
A Skylit Drive
The Maine
Envy on the Coast
Blessthefall

Someone-please-put-this-poor-bitch-out-of-his-misery Awful:
Nevershoutnever

[SophGod]

I still haven't listened to all of it. Actually, all I've listened to are Pierce the Veil and Blessthefall since I'm really digging them both.

[Jaimehere]

haha its fun to see we all have different likes and dislikes with some of these songs, but i see everyone(or almost) agrees that The Almost did good with Free Fallin'

[SophGod]

I remember listening to the clip of Free Fallin' and thinking it was probably going to be the best on the cd. Still need to listen to the whole song though.

[Jaimehere]

I remember listening to the clip of Free Fallin' and thinking it was probably going to be the best on the cd. Still need to listen to the whole song though.

If you liked the clip i'm pretty sure you will still like the song as a whole

[aradiantsunrise]

I heard The Used has been covering Free Fallin' on their tour. Bert's got a good voice so I'm curious to hear it.

[QueenontheRadio]

there arent any punk bands on that cd

cd should be changed to neon goes classic rock


pretty late on this thread, but this made me cry from laughter.

[yayitsjoe]

i enjoyed the i see stars cover. the screaming was completely unnecessary.

[quesosauce]

pretty late on this thread, but this made me cry from laughter.
glad i could help ya out :D

[stevenisfading]

:O

I kind of love Versa's cover of Paint It Black.
The music could use a LITTLE more work but Sierra's vocals are on fucking point.

Have yet to hear the rest, not sure I want to.
So happy this leaked already!

[Jaimehere]

oh and add the Hit The Lights cover to the ones i like, cause i listened to it just now and i liked it!

[Broclee]

I've gotten it down to 7 that I enjoy to varying degrees.

Good:
The Almost
Envy

Decent:
Versaemerge
blessthefall
Hit the Lights

Not terrible:
I See Stars (but holy fuck that screaming)
Pierce the Veil (love the guitar, no so much Vic's voice)

The WTK track did nothing for me.

[aradiantsunrise]

I've gotten it down to 7 that I enjoy to varying degrees.

Good:
The Almost
Envy

Decent:
Versaemerge
blessthefall
Hit the Lights

Not terrible:
I See Stars (but holy fuck that screaming)
Pierce the Veil (love the guitar, no so much Vic's voice)

The WTK track did nothing for me.
I can't even listen to it, haha.

[Jaimehere]

I can't even listen to it, haha.

yeah i agree the screaming kinda put down the song a bit :lol:

[aradiantsunrise]

yeah i agree the screaming kinda put down the song a bit :lol:
Big time lol.

[tawtaw]

>nevershoutnever - Bohemian Rhapsody

why you do this

[Broclee]

I can't even listen to it, haha.

I think I love that song enough that not even the terrible screaming can ruin it for me.

[aradiantsunrise]

I think I love that song enough that not even the terrible screaming can ruin it for me.
Ah, well at least an even worse band didn't end up doing it.

[catherinexhimel]

I didn't like any of these songs, except The Almost's cover of Free Falling and Pierce The Veil's cover of Don't Fear The Reaper.

[i_am_sexy]

Never Shout Never doing Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like the worst idea ever.

This.

I'm not gonna lie, I REALLY like A Skylit Drive's cover of "Seperate Ways"

[indietrash]

these compilations are so embarrassing.

[Somefriday]

i havent listened yet but if hit the lights butchers More than A Feeling ill cut their balls off... Boston is the best band of all time and it would be a shame to ruin one of their most loved songs.

[Somefriday]

BTW all you people who say The MAines cover of Pour Some Sugar on Me is bad... what are you talking about? it sounds great. except that on part where it slows down and the say pour a bunch of times. That part is stupid. But its a really good cover overall. They even have a solo. PSSOM is like the one Def Leppard songs from the 80's without a solo lol

[Nettn07]

The Almost - Free Fallin' was the only good cover..
Nevershoutnever! - Bohemian Rhapsody was even more terrible than I expected! May his ukulele and piano burn in hell.

[Somefriday]

I like his voice. It's distinctive.
Because he sounds like a whiny 2 year old girl? You cant forget a voice like that :)
He needs to not sing in Isles and Glaciers. Ever. Like come on. You have Jonny Craig and Craig Owens singing in the same band. Everyone else should staple their mouths shut.

[jhotmann21]

i havent listened yet but if hit the lights butchers More than A Feeling ill cut their balls off... Boston is the best band of all time and it would be a shame to ruin one of their most loved songs.
Hit the lights cover was worthy IMO

[Broclee]

Ah, well at least an even worse band didn't end up doing it.

True talk.

BTW all you people who say The MAines cover of Pour Some Sugar on Me is bad... what are you talking about? it sounds great. except that on part where it slows down and the say pour a bunch of times. That part is stupid. But its a really good cover overall. They even have a solo. PSSOM is like the one Def Leppard songs from the 80's without a solo lol

A. It sounds nothing like the Maine. It sounds like a worse Maine.
B. Pour Some Sugar on Me is already a pretty terrible song.

It's the same thing that killed the Summer Set's for me. They're not terrible, but they chose a cheesy as hell song and made it even cheesier.

[cavanaughpark09]

Winners:
The Almost
Hit the Lights
Every Avenue



Agreed. These were the ones that I like the most too.

The majority of them weren't horrible, but could have been better. For the most part they matched artists up with songs/bands they fit with. There were definitely a few disasters thrown in there too.

[cshadows2887]

Agreed. These were the ones that I like the most too.

The majority of them weren't horrible, but could have been better. For the most part they matched artists up with songs/bands they fit with. There were definitely a few disasters thrown in there too.

See, my big problem with the meh ones is that the bands picked songs they had nothing to contribute to.

[schaft]

i havent listened yet but if hit the lights butchers More than A Feeling ill cut their balls off... Boston is the best band of all time and it would be a shame to ruin one of their most loved songs.
I'll help you cut their balls off. They fucking killed the song. And not in a good way.

[aradiantsunrise]

Just be glad Never Shout Never didn't choose that one.

[HometownHero]

See, my big problem with the meh ones is that the bands picked songs they had nothing to contribute to.

Not a single person really challenged themselves. That's what bothers me most

[simpleday-182]

their some good bands on their such as Mayday parade,hit the lights and every avenue but how is NeverShoutNever punk?

[Erik the Orange]

Hit the Lights did not do More than a Feeling justice. The song should be kept simple, but it felt like HTL tried to do too much with it. I also didn't see the point of Your Love being on a second Punk Goes... Compilation.

[AussieBoy]

hit the lights = wicked
versa = pretty good
almost = really fuckin good, love it! drums get absolutly hammered in it
mayday = not bad
summer set = pretty faggy, but hey so were kiss

next 2 = meh

i see stars = are those oompa loompa girls in the band????
sickest kids = ok
maine = sounds sameish but good

envy = really good, bit of energy into the jimi classic, tries hard
never shout never = SHITHOUSE!!!!! hard to do the best song ever arguably


OVERALL = better than thought would be, glad less poser bands then the last 2, was some horrendous crunkcore/scene bands in them, few gay ones here, but better than vomit worthy

[SophGod]

Yeah, I'm sorry if this is uncool to say or something but Blessthefalls cover is really, really good.

[Stavie Steelo]

The Almost, Mayday Parade are the only ones I like.

[Broclee]

Yeah, I'm sorry if this is uncool to say or something but Blessthefalls cover is really, really good.
Nah, that's one of the better ones on there. I love what they did with the ending.

[aradiantsunrise]

Blessthefall's cover has been growing on me.

[birdman]

This series just keeps getting worse and worse.

[Somefriday]

Hit the lights cover was worthy IMO
I agree. Obviously not as good as the original but i dont think they like butchered it or anything. There are some parts that I dont like. Like i dont like how they dont start with the proper intro among a few other things. But overall I liked it.

[Demilition]

I hated the whole thing. I could only stand about 5 seconds or so of each song. "Punk"!?!? I don't class Nevershoutnever as punk.

[mymusicismylife]

:yuk:

[homework]

I enjoy every type of genre, but this is rather horrible. I got a release of this a few weeks ago, and hated every song. Punk Goes Acoustic, 2 was possibly the only release from this set that's actually semi-enjoyable.

[gianne parkway.]

oh gosh.
these bands are punk at all.

ftsk covering crazy train? FAIL.
nsn covering bohemian rhapsody? FAIL.

i'm sorta stoked to see what pierce the veil, mayday parade, &blessthefall did.
i'm thinking whether i should buy this album, or not, when it's in stores.

[HometownHero]

oh gosh.
these bands are punk at all.

ftsk covering crazy train? FAIL.
nsn covering bohemian rhapsody? FAIL.

i'm sorta stoked to see what pierce the veil, mayday parade, &blessthefall did.
i'm thinking whether i should buy this album, or not, when it comes out.

You = FAIL

This thread is vomit inducing

[chelsealouanne]

I actually think the covers turned out better than I expected!
My favouriites are Bohemian Rhapsody (Never Shout Never), Free Fallin (The Almost), Paint It Black (VersaEmerge), More Than A Feeling (Hit The Lights) and Pour Some Sugar On Me (The Maine), Dream On (blessthefall)

[HometownHero]

I actually think the covers turned out better than I expected!
My favouriites are Bohemian Rhapsody (Nevers Shout Never), Free Fallin (The Almost), Paint It Black (VersaEmerge), More Than A Feeling (Hit The Lights) and Pour Some Sugar On Me (The Maine), Dream On (blessthefall)

You fail at life. Never(s) listen to Queen ever in your sad sad life

[ddclose40]

I can't wait to go out and buy it or download it to hear how it turned out.

[chelsealouanne]

You fail at life. Never(s) listen to Queen ever in your sad sad life

I can listen to whatever I want.
And do you think Never Shout Never covered the song to try and top the original? I don't think so. It's simply just a cover, and I actually like it. So do alot of others.

[HometownHero]

I can listen to whatever I want.
And do you think Never Shout Never covered the song to try and top the original? I don't think so. It's simply just a cover, and I actually like it. So do alot of others.

Don't you mean Nevers Shout Never? It's simply just a piece of shit. And you and others, are quite retarded for thinking it is at all even good, even for a cover

[chelsealouanne]

Don't you mean Nevers Shout Never? It's simply just a piece of shit. And you and others, are quite retarded for thinking it is at all even good, even for a cover

Wow. I really love how a bunch of members can criticize others opinions here like it's wrong.
To be honest, they wouldn't of released it if it wasn't any good. It's a cover, it's not supposed to be perfection when compared to the original. If you don't like it, then simply just don't listen to it.

[HometownHero]

Wow. I really love how a bunch of members can criticize others opinions here like it's wrong.
To be honest, they wouldn't of released it if it wasn't any good. It's a cover, it's not supposed to be perfection when compared to the original. If you don't like it, then simply just don't listen to it.

Wrong. Bands like Brokencyde have record deals. People release things regardless of quality, so try again.

[chelsealouanne]

Wrong. Bands like Brokencyde have record deals. People release things regardless of quality, so try again.

Alright, for once I can agree with you here.

[HometownHero]

Alright, for once I can agree with you here.

:bow:

[MwP]

I was very disappointed with this album. Every song sounds like complete and udder crap. The only two songs that I thought were half decent were Blessthefall's cover of Dream On and Envy on The Coast's cover of All Along the Watchtower.

Queen has officially been ruined for me.

[Erik the Orange]

I was very disappointed with this album. Every song sounds like complete and udder crap. The only two songs that I thought were half decent were Blessthefall's cover of Dream On and Envy on The Coast's cover of All Along the Watchtower.

Queen has officially been ruined for me.


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[cowlord]

I like the Versaemerge, I See Stars, We The Kings, and the Almost ones, I am guilty. Some weren't bad. But majority were pretty awful.

My main problem is Bohemian Rhapsody is one of those songs that should never be covered, ever. Like Stairway to Heaven, or Freebird.

[ZeoVGM]

Alright, giving this a listen now. Pop 2 sucked because it felt so incredibly lazy. Crunk was mediocrity at best as well, with only a couple cool covers. (Say Anything making one of my favorite covers ever.)

My problem is that sometimes I see people either say "god, it sounds nothing like the original song" and "god, it sounds just like the original song". It's just a throwaway album made for fun. I try to base the songs on whether or not they sound good and not whether they stray too far or too closely to the originals. That's simply up to the band to interpret.

So far, I'm on track 4 and it's pretty solid. Hit the Lights and The Almost did faithful covers and Versa did a fairly interesting version. Listening to Mayday Parade's "We Are the Champions" now and I'm surprised that I enjoy it.

I am quite scared to hear "Bohemian Rhapsody" though.

[HometownHero]

Like The Maines cover of Pour Some Sugar on Me?!

Check them out and see them play it live on their Spring tour with We The Kings!

They will be playing Higher Ground in Burlington, VT on May 4th

Tickets at $18 and doors at at 6:30 (show at 7)

Check all the info out here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111490505538418

Can't make this show? Check out all the dates on www.myspace.com/themaine

Get the fuck out

[xtheaudition]

nevershoutnever sucks he covered the beatles on the bamboozle road show last yr and it was god fucking awful. so ruining queen is whatever. the beatles are fucking legends and shouldn't ever be covered.

[ZeoVGM]

Get the fuck out

Ahaha.

[ZeoVGM]

Continuing my as-I-listen review:

This "Rock N Roll All Night" cover is kind of boring. Then again, I don't like Kiss. But uh... is this how The Summer Set always sounds? The vocals sound like they sped it up like the Chipmunks.

Okay, I've honestly never heard this "Caught Up in You" song so I'm just going to call it a catchy pop rock song. It doesn't sound familiar to me at all.

The "Separate Ways" cover is kind of poor. It's purely okay at first, then the screaming comes in. Sorry, I just hate that terrible mindless screaming. I didn't like this "Your Love" cover at first but it kind of grew on me. ... And as I typed that, the screaming started.

And now one of the best riffs ever just started. Time for "Fear the Reaper". I hate this trend of singers kicking themselves in the balls before they sing. Not liking this very much.

I'm kind of liking the "Crazy Train" cover though. Pretty fun.

[xtheaudition]

Continuing my as-I-listen review:

This "Rock N Roll All Night" cover is kind of boring. Then again, I don't like Kiss. But uh... is this how The Summer Set always sounds? The vocals sound like they sped it up like the Chipmunks.

Okay, I've honestly never heard this "Caught Up in You" song so I'm just going to call it a catchy pop rock song. It doesn't sound familiar to me at all.

The "Separate Ways" cover is kind of poor. It's purely okay at first, then the screaming comes in. Sorry, I just hate that terrible mindless screaming. I didn't like this "Your Love" cover at first but it kind of grew on me. ... And as I typed that, the screaming started.

And now one of the best riffs ever just started. Time for "Fear the Reaper". I hate this trend of singers kicking themselves in the balls before they sing. Not liking this very much.

I'm kind of liking the "Crazy Train" cover though. Pretty fun.
yah i didnt think ftsk could pull off covering ozzy, but it is a fun cover. so tis not like they were trying to be serious. cause their not a serious band. cause thier last cover was will smith.. hahaha