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1 O.A.K. - Lovecats
Artist: 1 O.A.K.
Producer: Trackademicks
Album: Untitled "Covers" Project
Label: HNRL
Any Cure fans in the house? While I’d be a little surprised to find the Booth readership teeming with lovers of the elaborately-coiffured goth-pop group, their classic New Wave sound is definitely ripe for a 2009 revamp. Enter Honor Roll freshman 1 O.A.K, whose first Booth feature finds him putting his own spin on the Cure’s ‘83 single The Lovecats. As the Oakland, California singer/instrumentalist/producer does his best Robert Smith impression, beatsmith Trackademics serves up a blend of swung percussion and ominous synths that, improbably, manages to sound more ‘80s than the original’s live-band backdrop. The end result has a decidedly left-of-center vibe, but the “Da da da” chorus is as insanely catchy as the day it was written, and this version’s compulsively head-nodding double-time outro should ensure it stays in listeners’ heads for days to come. 1 O.A.K.‘s forthcoming covers project, produced entirely by Trackademicks, has yet to receive a title or release date, but fans can watch a live performance of this track here.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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There isn't a lot of music I listen to from the 80s (my generation) that I am proud to blast out of my car speakers, but this 80's-esque throwback is a gem. I listened to the original and it isn't even close how much better 1-Oak has made this song.
Step up to the runway my friend, your plane is boarding. 
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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The da da das are real catchy richard and thanks to this song i'm going to be singing that all day!!
O well this song is smooth and its a banger |
| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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Yeah this was real catchy. 1OAK did a good job too. Looking for more out of him.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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Looks like The Cure just made some new fans. Maybe it's just me, but rhythmically there's something off about this track to me, the synths and the percussion don't sound like they synch up. Other than that, the original was damn catchy, and so's this.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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I remember when my older cousin and I were obsessed with The Cure back in the day. This is better than the original for me now.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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Ain't feeling this. This beat is a little too off-key and don't mesh properly with 10.A.K's vocals.
Just got done listening to Original, and I can say that I'll pass up on both. |
| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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I really appreciate the "out-of-the-box" sound. Very different for a west coast artist. I hope to hear more from 10A.K.
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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Ok...so I'm a tad bit biased....so what, love this song.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Not too bad on the ears at all. But I agree with some, it just doesn't mesh 100% for me. Still sounds decent.
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| Posted on Dec 27, 2009 |
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Mmm Mmm Mmm; I'm feelin this dude's voice... He got some vocals; I was just waiting on him lettin' go. I wanna hear more. He may be a new favorite artist!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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this song the shit
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2010 |
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This song is perfect.
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