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Jared Evan - Hurt
Producer: Jared Evan
Album: unCOVERED
Label: Zone 4/Interscope
It would be an audacious artist who covered Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower today; no matter how dope an effort you turned in, there would be those for whom Hendrix’ rendition was the last word. Similarly, it takes an impressive set of musical cojones to tackle Nine Inch Nails’ Hurt after Johnny Cash’s famously soul-crushing take on the same—but that is exactly what Jared Evan does on the latest leak off his forthcoming covers project. Making its world premiere right here in the Booth, Evan’s cover finds the reader fave and freestyle alum sticking relatively close to the original arrangement, crafting a more soothing synth-string rendition of Reznor’s haunting guitar/piano backdrop. Evan’s biggest departures come in the percussion department—he busts out a syncopated breakbeat at points—and, of course the vocal realm; Evan’s comparatively smooth, studio-tweaked vocals imbue his version with a touch of soul. It all adds up to a reverent, understated and emotionally-effective performance that, though not as devastating as J.C.‘s, most definitely does justice to the source material. If you approve, check out the new, Rik Cordero-directed video accompaniment, as well as keeping it locked for further unCOVERED leaks.
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i like some of his stuff but I am not a fan of this at all. i mean if you're into pop then yea its cool i guess.
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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Not many artists would dare venture toward the music of Nine Inch Nails. And by many, I mean barely anyone. Evan showcases his diverse talents (dude can also spit, remember) here and that needs to be acknowledged regardless of your personal thoughts on the original source material.
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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I think it's better than nin and johnny
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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THE VIDEO IS CrAZY
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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I'm a huge NIN fan and I must say, he did a great job
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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talented.
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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Uhhhm...how is this cover less than 4 stars. This is perfect blend of alternative/hip hop/jazz/soul. Jared has unbelievable talent.
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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SICK!!
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| Posted on Sep 27, 2011 |
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Nowhere near Johnny's, but its still good.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2011 |
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Great cover...this, along with Eleanor Rigby, Bulletproof, Ice Cream and All of the LIghts show that JE can revisit classics and make them his own, while at the same time showing respect to the original artist. Can't wait for the rest of UNcovered to drop!
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2011 |
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Wow, this is so touching, such an amazing cover.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2011 |
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