It’s another one of those cold, gloomy April days when you know spring will never come. Everything’s dank and grey and brown and ick.
On days like this, the best thing to do is make yourself a nice cup of tea or vodka and crank up the Anthrax:
You can tell they love that song; I found it via the Aquarian’s interview with Charlie Benante.
Ebeth fun fact (sort of): I love to compare and analyze different versions of songs. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of U.S. folk music and the different ways it’s been interpreted over the years, but I’m always interested in how one band interprets the work of another.
Like “Carry On My Wayward Son” – Anthrax’s version is very respectful, and it really brings out just how well the guys play.
There’s another cover song they do that I love: Joe Jackson’s “Got the Time.”
I remember when I heard this for the first time. It was at an Anthrax show at Roseland. I didn’t know they covered it, and it was like getting slapped in the face with a wet sock full of awesomeness.
Roseland is a great place to see bands, by the way. Although I’ve got to say I think the shape of the room could bring out the bass too much in a live band. And I say that as a bass player.
But you know what? Sometimes too much bass is not nearly enough. I also saw White Zombie play at Roseland, and there was so much bass that night. Soooo much bass. And it was perfect.
Image: Screen Capture from Anthrax’s “Got the Time” video
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