John Legend + Roots, verdict = ?
mannybolone
Los Angeles, CA 15,025 Posts
I found 2/3rds of this thing to be super tepid. Apparently, I'm in the minority for daring to dislike it. What gives?
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Yes, they cover "Hang On In There".
I know a lot of people who like it, but they don't know that "Hang on in there" is a cover.
This has been sitting on my kitchen counter for the last 2 weeks. I have almost zero desire to listen to it. I already know it will not hold a candle to any of the OG songs on there. File under vanity project.
I'm curious what people dislike about it?
From my perspective, I think it's cool that some prominent names are bringing attention to classic cuts most people don't know.
I never thought this should be a point in making a cover.
"Hey, there's these AMAZING songs but instead of letting you hear them, why don't you check out my mediocre version of them instead!"
unfortunately its more like: john legend is ok + i like the roots = john legend is boring with the roots.
0:48
most sour note ever sung
What about:
"Hey, there's these AMAZING songs. We tried to pay homage to them by doing some covers ourselves, but you should definitely check out the original versions too!"
Word
There it is.
"Hard Times" especially.
big-time meh. it's not BAD really--i wouldn't want need to turn it off it was playing in a friend's car, but i'll definitely never choose to play it of my own accord. totally mediocre.
probably the worst part about it to me is ?estlove's drumming. sooooo boring. never close to being funky or hard-hitting, and plus I personally just think the tone of his snare is a big turn off.
Like day say there's no soul to it.