"Valerie" by Oh He Dead

 

Washington, DC funky poppy soul band Oh He Dead light up the stage at the Kennedy Center with their remake of "Valerie," a 2006 indie blues single from Liverpool, UK group The Zutons, made roughly ten times as popular by London artist Amy Winehouse the following year.

For another Amy Winehouse cover, Ministry's version of "Rehab" can be found here.

"Rehab" by Ministry

 

I was excited to hear that Chicago industrial pioneers Ministry redid Amy Winehouse's song about resistance to seeking professional help in overcoming alcoholism.

I was expecting one of their slower, heavier, wah-wah and distortion laden tracks.

Instead, I was met with a sonic assault of rockabilly guitar and drums played at whiplash inducing speeds.

As a fan of Ministry, I'd love to say that it worked.  

But, not really.  It's kind of a mess.

In fact, I'd have trouble leaving a better review than the belch at the end of the recording.