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Back to the Action - (Sum 41 cover)

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:58 pm
by IvanzZ
I saw these guys open for Sum 41 in Allentown and they were great. Their original songs are worth looking up on Facebook, etc. I couldn't find any of them on YouTube.

Re: Back to the Action - (Sum 41 cover)

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:31 pm
by Gregorovich
Could those vocals be any more Tom DeLonge? If you're literally unable to develop your own vocal style beyond a cheap immitation of another singer, at least choose a singer who can actually sing.

Edit: And he needs a haircut.

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:41 pm
by IvanzZ
I think you're being a bit harsh. It can take years to develop your own unique style. They don't even have an EP out yet, just demos. And they still won a contest to open for one of their biggest influences. Sounds like they are on the right track to me. A more unique sound will hopefully come with time.

Re: Back to the Action - (Sum 41 cover)

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:35 pm
by ÜBERCUNT
The mix is pretty horrible, and I agree with Gregor about the singer. :confusion:

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:53 pm
by Ardi41
so these guys won the contest ?? I mean they are not bad but with all due respect, I somehow refuse to believe that this was the best entry...

Re: Back to the Action - (Sum 41 cover)

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:37 pm
by HugoDisasters
Gregorovich wrote:Could those vocals be any more Tom DeLonge? If you're literally unable to develop your own vocal style beyond a cheap immitation of another singer, at least choose a singer who can actually sing.

Edit: And he needs a haircut.
Couldn't say it better myself.

This cover was terrible, I think it would be worse if it was mixed properly to be honest.
I'm not the one to look for positive opinions, cause there is none.

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:19 am
by Tyler.
He doesn't sound like Tom DeLonge lol. Sounds like he's trying to be the MCR singer more than anyone

Can't really say if they deserved to open for the Sums considering this isn't their originals :confusion: I'd say you could get a lot worse haha

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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:55 am
by Sum41Ant27
Tyler. wrote:He doesn't sound like Tom DeLonge lol. Sounds like he's trying to be the MCR singer more than anyone

Can't really say if they deserved to open for the Sums considering this isn't their originals :confusion: I'd say you could get a lot worse haha
I was reading the comments while the video was playing, and you're right. The singer sounds way more like Gerard than Tom.

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:56 am
by Noreason757
well...i've seen worse, i can definitely get a Gerard Way vibe from his vocals.

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 4:22 am
by Scoutaloo
Eeh. Not the worst cover I've seen, and I have a feeling the reason I disliked the sound was mainly due to the sound quality of the video recorder, still. He sounds like he's trying to pay homage to Gerard, but doesn't do a great job. Just kind of captures the annoying whine he has during certain parts of the song.

Certainly not ready to open for Sum 41, but I suppose I see some potential as an independent band, once that guy improves his singing voice.

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:41 am
by IvanzZ
I agree with some of the criticism here, but I don't really think the cover does them justice. I really enjoy their original stuff, but like I said, it's not on youtube. I'll post some if they ever put them up.