I couldn’t find a thread in the archive about this, but post cover versions that are superior to the original. No Jeff Buckley or Johnny Cash allowed, please
Obviously the John Grant version is also amazing, but Sinead O’Connor is one of the best vocalists and songwriters in history. In my opinion she completely elevates Queen of Denmark
I love the Pumpkins’ cover of Landslide so much, to me it’s so much better than the original. Think it’s one of the most beautiful things ever recorded - the guitar sound, Billy’s voice, the solo, it’s all perfect. There’s so much pain and sadness in there.
On the opposite end of the beauty spectrum, the Pumpkins’ unrecognizable live cover of Once in a Lifetime they did during the Machina tour. Generally I can’t stand The Talking Heads and have always intensely hated this song, but this is incredible. I love the sheer brutality of it once the screaming starts. Was lucky enough to see this live twice in 2000, wish I could experience that again.