typically i am anti-changing lyrics in covers but of course john is gonna come through with something a million times more badass than the original, not to mention changing the lyrics to an anti-conformity song is the most fitting power move ever
@squawrider13 Seriously, you're complaining about how they took a few creative liberties in a song where the singer mocks people for being unoriginal and conformist? I'm not saying you have no right to complain about the cover, but did the meaning fly right over your head?
If anything, this version makes more sense than the original. But hey, props to all three of the punk police who made it out to this post to talk shit about good music and put those nasty posers in their place. You're the real heroes.
Let's not forget the punk police pretty much drove jawbreaker into retirement in the first place, so uh, yeah, shitting on this version is punk AF too, lol
@akay47vhs I wouldn't have thought someone who still used the term "squares" would be in a position to denigrate anyone for anything, but there you go.
I don't understand what all of the bitching is about. Why would anyone cover something and try to sound note for note like the original? That's boring. Listen to the original if you want to hear Jawbreaker. Personally, I think hearing John's voice in a punk song is amazing.
@squawrider13 This is a really depressing post, it makes me really sad that you feel this way. You didn't really think this through - but worse you don't know John Darnielle and are mad at him without knowing him. That really bums me out, and I wish you'd reconsider this sad post. Writing off a performance because you don't like that a website had a coffee ad is shocking. And who hates Michael Stipe?
Makes more sense than the original line, which was 1. pretty cringe 2. exactly what you would expect from a punk rock fantasy. Makes a lot more sense for someone rejecting the conformity of the scene to note that they watch cops instead of killing them and reading more mature authors like Joan Didion rather than Kerouac's fairly played-out prose.
I have no words for how terrible this is. This is like Tori Amos covering Smells Like Teen Spirit level of bad. Just plain unacceptable. Anyone that says this rocks or is awesome is either an incredible nimrod or straight deaf.
“I have no words for how terrible this is.” Then you proceed to write many words, many stupid words, about why you think this is bad. I think that proves you are the nimrod.
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I would like to visit the alternate reality where John fronted an East Bay punk band.
Me too... at least Bleed Out has some songs with this vibe, so we got a taste of that alternate reality!
We should all be so lucky!
Best cover of all time
I have to agree. 👍
typically i am anti-changing lyrics in covers but of course john is gonna come through with something a million times more badass than the original, not to mention changing the lyrics to an anti-conformity song is the most fitting power move ever
What's different about it besides the watching cops/reading Didion line?
Something better than the original??? You’re fucking nuts buddy. you have a right to your opinion but still, fucking nuts.
I just stumbled on this channel and I'm so glad I did. This is awesome. And I will love the Mountain Goats again, I will love them like I used to.
@squawrider13 Seriously, you're complaining about how they took a few creative liberties in a song where the singer mocks people for being unoriginal and conformist? I'm not saying you have no right to complain about the cover, but did the meaning fly right over your head?
Yes. yes it did.
Is somebody whining about the lyrics change? I'm assuming that's what this is. Tell him to shut the fuk up
@twentymooseman you’re not punk and i’m yelling everyone
this shit introduced me to the mountain goats and east bay punk 11 years ago
"Like watching COPS and reading Didion" Brilliant.
Original lyrics: Killing cops and reading Kerouac (Jack Kerouac)
John's lyrics: Watching cops and reading Didion (Joan Didion)
Welp never thought that I would hear the mountain goats sing a jawbreaker's song but here we are.
You're Art Monk, and I'm telling everyone
This slaps so hard. John should do explore this style more his voice works really well here
Agreed
Still waiting for the Mountain Goats to release that "Dear You" project they teased.
Thanks so much for this. I needed it tonight.
This made my day.
Watching COPS and reading DIDION. Pretty good change, IMO.
john knows what's up
Omg this made me so fucking happy
If anything, this version makes more sense than the original. But hey, props to all three of the punk police who made it out to this post to talk shit about good music and put those nasty posers in their place. You're the real heroes.
Kshhht, we gottem boys.
Let's not forget the punk police pretty much drove jawbreaker into retirement in the first place, so uh, yeah, shitting on this version is punk AF too, lol
How does it "make more sense"? It's the same exact lyrics as the original save for the 'watching cops/reading Didion' line they changed as a joke.
@@greghauser742 Because, instrumentally, it undermines the expectations that people would have had (in the 90's) about what is punk
The irony of some of these comments amuses me to no end.
god i can't believe this was 11 years ago i feel old lmao
How can it be I haven't seen this till now?!?
I liked this before the vid started
@akay47vhs I wouldn't have thought someone who still used the term "squares" would be in a position to denigrate anyone for anything, but there you go.
Makes me wish mountain goats did some ajj and nuetral milk hotel indie punk stuff.
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You go Dana Roach!
I remember when AV Club was fun.
I’m beginning to think they were never actually fun at all.
Hell yeah
This was punk.
You're on your own, you're all alone..
watching COPS and reading Didion... what a fucking hero my man
I don't understand why changing the lyrics slightly is a big deal, either pro or con really.
cm punks tights in the background
I don't understand what all of the bitching is about. Why would anyone cover something and try to sound note for note like the original? That's boring. Listen to the original if you want to hear Jawbreaker. Personally, I think hearing John's voice in a punk song is amazing.
@akay47vhs Well, that certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.
is that ira kaplan on guitar?
3:06 so cute
Tight.
Wurster rules
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Who's punk...what's the score!?
@thazzchair hahahaha, I just noticed that and you are correct.
David Dondero recorded a good folksy version of this song. Wonder if this inspired him...
Or... get this... they have a different taste in music to you? Is that allowed?
This is fine but I like when covers do more interesting things with the source material
I was passing out while you were passing out your rules!
Mac from Always Sunny on drums!
you're not punk and I'm telling everyone
From before the onion org moved to New York and list everything
@squawrider13 This is a really depressing post, it makes me really sad that you feel this way. You didn't really think this through - but worse you don't know John Darnielle and are mad at him without knowing him. That really bums me out, and I wish you'd reconsider this sad post. Writing off a performance because you don't like that a website had a coffee ad is shocking. And who hates Michael Stipe?
The original lyrics are..."You don't know what I'm all about...like killing cops and reading Kerouac."
@akay47vhs You're saying square? Really? In this year?
1:18
When did he stop wearing the robe and shit?
Who're you to say what's not punk?
brought to us my starbucks. must buy a latte!
such original humor
Good cover. But it lacks the punch of the original guitar.
lol! see cop watching anarchtot
Save your breath, John Darnielle never was one.
Watching cops? Fail. But awesomeness nonetheless!
Michael Baptista watching cops and reading (joan)Didion. I think he was going for a joke about contrast haha
Makes more sense than the original line, which was 1. pretty cringe 2. exactly what you would expect from a punk rock fantasy. Makes a lot more sense for someone rejecting the conformity of the scene to note that they watch cops instead of killing them and reading more mature authors like Joan Didion rather than Kerouac's fairly played-out prose.
Please don't ever do this again. Thank you.
That’s funny. That’s the same exact way I feel about you commenting.
All the negative reviews are true.
worst boxcar cover ever.
Is the goal of a cover to sound just like the original? No.
Was the goal of your comment to sound as dumb as possible? It seems like it.
it's rad dude
I have no words for how terrible this is. This is like Tori Amos covering Smells Like Teen Spirit level of bad. Just plain unacceptable. Anyone that says this rocks or is awesome is either an incredible nimrod or straight deaf.
Fuck off you purist fuck. Jawbreaker was calling out assholes like you who think they define what punk is. Every punk band hates people like you
this cover is good and communism is great
@@crustpunkjesuschrist good point man!
“I have no words for how terrible this is.” Then you proceed to write many words, many stupid words, about why you think this is bad. I think that proves you are the nimrod.
changing the lyrics fucking blows it