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Poll Question: Which version of The Man Who Sold the World is better
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    Posted: December 22 2014 at 18:20
Great song. Personally I think this is one of the rare instances where I prefer a cover to the original. Bowie's version has too many psychedelic effects and unnecessary extra instrumentation, where Nirvana's version is much more no frills and really lets the composition shine.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2014 at 18:34
I'll say "other" because I really don't care for the song.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2014 at 18:41
I've always liked Bowie's version and think the psychedelic effects kind of add to the song, given the otherworldly/psychological subject of the song.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2014 at 18:50
Other. I once heard an interesting version by  Midge Ure. As I loath this song, only his version impressed me.
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