The Contest Winner
Thanks to everyone who submitted a response for the contest! It was silly-hard to pick the "best" band or album I'd like to hear the Walkmen cover, but it's done.
congratulations to Patrick Hayden, proud new owner of the Walkmen's Pussy Cats... starring the Walkmen cd/dvd and a limited edition silkscreened poster, signed by the artist
Here are the responses I liked best:
This song has the drunken shamble that the Walkmen do so well, and the "Louisiana" horns I love so much.
This was my second-favorite response, a superb album that displays an energy the Walkmen could match. As the commenter noted, Hamilton's howl would suit a young Van Morrison's wonderfully.
To hear the Walkmen play "What Makes You Think You're The One" would be special, and I'm surprised they haven't already adopted "The Ledge"'s goofy bounce.
When you're done snickering, consider how well it would work.
This the most Walkmen-esque song in the B.S.S. catalog, and one of their best anyway. I'd really like to hear the band cover something as momentous as this.
Proclamations like "You'll be sorry you didn't ask why" could easily have come from a Walkmen song, only they'd have more sting and conviction.
I'm sorry I don't have an mp3 of this, but I'll say it's got all the right ingredients: the swagger, the energy, the awesome vocals (Rod Stewart sang in the Faces). It's the best fit, and it's not one that came to my mind quickly.
Jamison was right, Matt Barrick's drumming is an absolutely perfect match for this propulsive number. Have you ever seen Matt Barrick drum? He bounces (gleefully). Of course, if they played this song they it would intensify, and the bounce would be in full effect.
Yes, they've already done "There Goes My Baby," which is close enough in my mind, but they do it damn well.
Thanks again to all who entered! I didn't dare dream of such a success.
The Walkmen's Pussy Cats... is out now (stream it!) (buy it!), here's another track:
The winner is: The Faces' A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... To A Blind Horse
congratulations to Patrick Hayden, proud new owner of the Walkmen's Pussy Cats... starring the Walkmen cd/dvd and a limited edition silkscreened poster, signed by the artist
Here are the responses I liked best:
This song has the drunken shamble that the Walkmen do so well, and the "Louisiana" horns I love so much.
Them ft. Van Morrison - If You And I Could Be As Two [mp3]
from Here Comes The Night
from Here Comes The Night
This was my second-favorite response, a superb album that displays an energy the Walkmen could match. As the commenter noted, Hamilton's howl would suit a young Van Morrison's wonderfully.
Fleetwood Mac's Tusk
To hear the Walkmen play "What Makes You Think You're The One" would be special, and I'm surprised they haven't already adopted "The Ledge"'s goofy bounce.
Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy
When you're done snickering, consider how well it would work.
Broken Social Scene - Ibi Dreams of Pavement (A Better Day)
This the most Walkmen-esque song in the B.S.S. catalog, and one of their best anyway. I'd really like to hear the band cover something as momentous as this.
Dwight Yoakam - Sorry You Asked
Proclamations like "You'll be sorry you didn't ask why" could easily have come from a Walkmen song, only they'd have more sting and conviction.
The Faces' A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... To A Blind Horse
I'm sorry I don't have an mp3 of this, but I'll say it's got all the right ingredients: the swagger, the energy, the awesome vocals (Rod Stewart sang in the Faces). It's the best fit, and it's not one that came to my mind quickly.
Jamison was right, Matt Barrick's drumming is an absolutely perfect match for this propulsive number. Have you ever seen Matt Barrick drum? He bounces (gleefully). Of course, if they played this song they it would intensify, and the bounce would be in full effect.
Yes, they've already done "There Goes My Baby," which is close enough in my mind, but they do it damn well.
Thanks again to all who entered! I didn't dare dream of such a success.
The Walkmen's Pussy Cats... is out now (stream it!) (buy it!), here's another track:
by brian at 10/25/2006 01:04:00 PM
4 Comments:
fun contest - loved reading all the entries...
shit... i can't believe i missed this comp. what a great idea. it's way to late but just for the sake it of it - i've thought how much i'd love to hear the walkmen cover 'it's all over now baby blue' by van morrison. anyone else like the sound of that?
I love the sound of that. The Van Morrison - H Leithauser angle is certainly intriguing. Sorry you missed it!
Actually, Walkmen doing faces sounds pretty awesome. I concur!
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