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dublinben · 4606 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask Hubski: What cover version of a particular song do you think exceeds the original version?
I'm not sure I understand what is any better about that Electric Feel cover. It totally abandons the whimsical style of the original and replaces it with a boring hard rock style.
Bronze Whaler transformed the song from the whimsical style to a more straightforward rock song. MGMT's original song was definitely more interesting and complex, but I believe the song translates well to a "hard rock style". It may be a personal bias towards more rock-oriented songs instead of electric-oriented songs that makes me feel that Bronze Whaler's cover is more energizing and exciting.