We've talked about the Black Kids and their danceable tunes, full of rolling bass, stabs of synth, and Robert Smith-esque vocals. On this post, the Kids redirect their efforts towards covering a song from the era that inspired the originals they write today. Stereogum finds it a little limp, and I'm inclined to agree. The instrumentation and vocals are all there with the potential to make this a typically awesome Black Kids dance tune, but something just isn't quite right. The tempo, the energy, something is off. Hawkins' original makes you wanna fist pump and look to whoever's sitting next to you and shout in unison "Damn! I wish I was your lover!" This one feels a little phoned in. But still worth a listen. Check it out.
Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover (Sophie B. Hawkins cover) - The Black Kids
2 comments:
I am proud to be your friend Christopher Kapolas.
em c,
have we ever rendezvoused on a hill in london?
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