Cover vs Cover: "The Promise"

[Soot and Stars]

Which of these covers of this 80's one hit wonder was done better?

When In Rome-The Promise


Here are the competitors! One is a faithful yet energetic cover and the other takes the song in a completely different direction! Choose the version/take that you prefer!

Anberlin


or

Sturgill Simpson

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Sturgill, of course!

 

[Soot and Stars]

Sturgill, of course!

Hahaha! I figured you for that answer but a poll usually involves at least hearing both once!

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Hahaha! I figured you for that answer but a poll usually involves at least hearing both once!

I did give the other version a listen. I tried to stay objective.

 

[Soot and Stars]

I did give the other version a listen. I tried to stay objective.

O.K., fair enough! I couldn't tell as it happened so fast!

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

O.K., fair enough! I couldn't tell as it happened so fast!

I only had to listen to the Anberlin version. I've heard Sturgill's version regularly since I got the album and I know the orginal!

 

[Jet]

Anberlin, sounded crisper to me.

 

[Soot and Stars]

Anberlin, sounded crisper to me.

The lead singer has an amazingly crystalline vocal!

As far as my personal pick I remain neutral as I love both artist and covers but i love seeing what direction people fall in on these!