Linked up.

by KGB, Belly o. the Beast, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 09:14 (8 days ago) @ Jay
edited by KGB, Monday, May 18, 2026, 07:04

A few to add to the mix:

Dinosaur Jr. "Show Me The Way" - They were already referenced below for JLH, but IMO J. Mascis' incendiary guitar solo on the intro here is one of the highest peaks of the entire 'alternative' movement, absolute perfection.

Blondie "The Tide Is High" - Never realized this was a cover until I started to get into old Rocksteady shit. But her take remains a classic.

Black Keys "She Said, She Said" - Back when they were still raw & loose and not the facking Black Keys Good Time Orchestra. And frankly, you could sub in most any track from their remarkable Junior Kimbrough EP Chulahoma and it would be every bit as deserving.

The Isley Brothers "Summer Breeze" - Not enough 'o's in smooth. No notes.

Sturgill Simpson "The Promise" - His choice and execution of this 80s synth chestnut sealed diehard fandom for me.

CCR "I Heard It Thru The Grapevine" - It's a gold-standard among covers for a reason.