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Comments (0) Best Barely Recognizable Cover Song - 2010

"Subbacultcha," The Lovely and Talented

Many bands are content with learning the chords and melody of one of their favorite songs, then getting up on stage and pumping it out. The so-called faithful cover song is often a cop-out or just plain filler — but not in the hands of JT Nolan of the Lovely and Talented. He decided to put a hot-jazz spin on his nearly unrecognizable rendition of the Pixies' "Subbacultcha." It's such a radical reinterpretation, Nolan even gives himself co-songwriting credit with the Pixies' Frank Blank on the liner notes of the Lovely and Talented's latest disc, The New American Fable. That takes some chutzpah — but one listen to Nolan's version is enough to make you realize he's earned it.

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Bridget
Bridget

The whole album is outstanding! Such talented musicians...and Lovely...so... great name for a band. These guys rock the live shows! Can't wait to get out and see them again!!!

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