Wimpy Wednesday Showdown

Chris Daughtry (I refuse to call him just Daughtry because really, who the f*ck does he think he is ?) cover of "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga:



VS.

Linkin Park covering "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele



My vote for the most uncomfortable cover goes to Linkin Park. It just makes me feel like Jerry Sandusky has his arm around me.

PS: KC loves both of these dudes/bands...not a good look.

PPS: Poker face? Don't mind if I do. Ha, jokes.

-Big Ran

KC Jones Comments: First of all, it should be noted that I did not say I "LOVE" Daughtry. I did say, and will continue to say, that I really like him and his band. I do, however, LOVE Linkin Park. Ain't no shame in my game. If I liked Nickelback, or, if I liked either of these covers, I could understand Big Ran's concern. Although I really like Daughtry and love LP, what they are doing here makes me feel like I am in a deep depression (I, however, do not have the Sandusky issues that Big Ran speaks of).

P.S. Big Ran, I think we need to explore the root of your deep seated hatred for Chris Daughtry. Is this because you didn't get past auditions on American Idol and he did? I mean, seriously, after this performance, did you REALLY think they were going to keep you?

Everyone Makes Mistakes....

So, one of my favorite bands is Linkin Park, and truthfully, there are very few songs of theirs that I do not like. And when bands that I like do covers of other people's songs, I tend to really enjoy those as well. However,  they can make a mistake every once in a while and this proves it for sure! I was horrified to discover that LP did a cover of Adele's song "Rolling in the Deep". While I LOVE Adele's version of her song, I felt like I was being punked as I was watching Chester and the boys cover it.....

The Real Version:


The Cover:


This was a failure of epic proportions for so many reasons. First of all, the whole subject of the song is better suited for a female artist (and that is why it's Adele's song). Secondly, this is Linkin Park, they are a ROCK band and should not EVER attempt anything besides rock, alternative or rap (listen to the "Collision Course" CD where they performed w/ Jay-Z if you want proof that they are legit rappers as well)---ESPECIALLY NOT DRAMATIC CHICK POP MUSIC! Who let this happen? And whoever did 'ok' this should be fired.

I know Big Ran is going to think Adele's version is stupid anyway, but from an objective perspective it is good music. Anyway, the moral of the story is this: Dear Linkin Park, please stick to what you do best---awesome alt/rock music....This is a completely random post, but I just wanted to get it out there...Here's one of my favorites for your listening pleasure...



*Big Ran Note:  Contrary to KC's belief that I don't like Adele, she is as Dave Chappelle would say, one of the most ballinist motha f*ckas out there.  She has got some serious pipes and I dig the songs I have heard on the radio.  But man oh man, that was a bad decision by Linkin Park, that was f*cking brutal.  I am not the worlds biggest Linkin Park fan, but The Black Keys could have done that cover and I would have thrown up the chicken burrito I ate at 10:45 this morning.  Don't jusdge me, I was freaking starving.  Plus, I'm going to the gym, so get off my d!ck.

*KC's Comment: I am very happy to find out that Big Ran recognizes Adele's talent....however, we ARE going to have to work on his appreciation for Linkin Park.... and Chicken Burritos are the BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS, no doubt!