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Whiskey in the Jar: Thin Lizzy vs. Metallica
Since it’s around St. Patrick’s Day, I wanna talk about “Whiskey in the Jar.” For those unfamiliar with this song, it is an Irish ballad about betrayal, robbery, and ill-gotten gains. Throughout generations, this song has evolved and morphed. Although the song first gained popularity with Irish folk band the Dubliners, two versions stand out.…
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The Cure vs. 311 “Love Song”
Valentine’s Day. I’ll be honest. It’s not my cup of tea to celebrate the commercialized holiday. However, it has a way of creeping into our consciousness. For me, that often means revisiting a particular song: “Love Song” (sometimes stylized as “Lovesong”). From the Cure’s album Disintegration, released in 1989, “Love Song” is melancholic beauty at…
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The English Beat vs. Eddie Vedder “Save it for Later”
It’s said that “content is king.” But let’s be honest, original content is what really matters. Put it this way: Additionally, it makes you stand out from the crowd. Unlike everyone else, you’re not just regurgitating the same information. It’s something fresh and valuable that people can’t find anywhere else. Now, I get it. It…