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I was thinking about the dynamic of a musical group/artist performing a song by another artist, and the different kinds of covers there are. Some covers are reimaginings of the originals, while others are more of a tribute/mimic.

What covers do you think are better than the original? Why do you like them better?

For me, the three songs that immediately come to mind are , covered by The Killers - originally from Joy Division, , covered by Grand Duchy - originally from The Cure, and , covered by the late Johnny Cash, originally performed by Nine Inch Nails.

I personally love the Killers sound and think most of Joy Division is somewhat annoying, so the first is a no brainer. I love the vocals of the songstress of Grand Duchy, and the effect with the lyrics and musical sound is kinda haunting. Hurt just should have been done by Johnny originally - even Trent Reznor said so. Not exactly a revolutionary opinion.

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