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Who Wore it Better: The Man Who Sold the World

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Topic: Who Wore it Better: The Man Who Sold the World

Posted By: Ozark Soundscape
Subject: Who Wore it Better: The Man Who Sold the World
Date 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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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: December 22 2014 at 18:34

I'll say "other" because I really don't care for the song.

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Posted By: KingCrInuYasha
Date 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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Posted By: SteveG
Date 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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