Tom: Earlier this week, Tim, you said that a cover has to maintain the spirit of the original.
Tom: And I was all about to say that you were about to be disproved by an LA punk band that started in 1979, but you know what? The instrumentation may be different, the band may be better known for songs like “Better off Dead“, but I reckon the spirit’s still here.
Tim: You know, I think you’re right – there’s the sort of yearning in the voice, that almost stands out against the harsh backing, which does make this a very close fit. A surprising fit, but a close one nonetheless.
Tom: The spirit of O Come All Ye Faithful, though? Possibly not.
Tim: Haha, that just screams ‘drunk hobo at the back of the church’ – vocally, I’d have to hand the crown for that song to Twisted Sister.
Tom: I couldn’t actually get through that video. I think I’ll stick with punk.