Posts Tagged ‘Amanda Palmer’

Violent Femmes: “Blister in the Sun”

Posted: February 25, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Blister in the Sun” – Violent Femmes
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Fruity Ukuladies vs. Nouvelle Vague vs. Amanda Palmer and Guests
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I still contend that the Violent Femmes self-titled debut album is as good as any release in the 80’s.

The Original

Blister in the Sun:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Fruity Ukuladies vs. Nouvelle Vague vs. Amanda Palmer and Friends
Fruity Ukuladies:

It takes a bit before these fruity ladies get going but once they do …

Nouvelle Vague:
Amanda Palmer and Guests:

When I die and go to heaven I want to live next door to Amanda Palmer (and she’s single and loves short, bald guys …).

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

 

Sinead O’Connor: “Black Boys on Mopeds”

Posted: September 27, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Black Boys on Mopeds” – Sinead O’Connor
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Nields vs. North Green vs. Jack and Amanda Palmer
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The Original

Sinead’s most impressive composition? I would argue so. Simply baffling that it was left off of her ‘best of’ album!

Sinead O’Connor:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Nields vs. North Green vs. Jack and Amanda Palmer
The Nields:
North Green:
Jack and Amanda Palmer:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

 

Richard Thompson: “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”

Posted: September 12, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” – Richard Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Dick Gaughan vs. Jack & Amanda Palmer vs. Mary Lou Lord vs. Sean Rowe
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This is one of those songs that I sit back and think: “How the hell can someone write such a perfect ballad?”

The Original

Richard Thompson:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Dick Gaughan vs. Jack & Amanda Palmer vs. Mary Lou Lord vs. Sean Rowe
Dick Gaughan:
Jack & Amanda Palmer:
Mary Lou Lord:
Sean Rowe:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

 

Radiohead: “Creep”

Posted: August 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Creep” – Radiohead
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
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The Original

I really don’t understand why this song is such a sensation. I think the lyrics are okay but nothing too special and the music is unremarkable. Yet its popularity is undeniable. What do I know?

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
The SKAndalous All-Stars:
Amanda Palmer:
The Pretenders:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

 

Violent Femmes: “Blister in the Sun”

Posted: April 13, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Blister in the Sun” – Violent Femmes
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Crummy Stuff vs. Amanda Palmer & Friends vs. Stiff Standing

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Read it in the Sunday Papers …

A Norwegian heavy metal singer best known for grunting lyrics about murder and mayhem has been elected town councillor of an Oslo suburb – against his will. Gylve Nagell of the group Darkthrone, agreed to run for election in Kolbotn as a favor to officials who needed to bulk up the list of candidates. To deter any would-be supporters, the heavily tattooed Nagell put out a campaign poster that featured him saying, “Don’t vote for me.” But voters did just that, and now Nagell must serve four years as a councillor. “I’m a pillar of my community,” Nagell sighs. “I’m not too pleased about. It’s boring.”

 

The Original

Violent Femmes:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Crummy Stuff vs. Amanda Palmer & Guests vs. Stiff Standing
Crummy Stuff:

Amanda Palmer & Guests:

Stiff Standing:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!?