Brian Fallon, Left of the Dial

[nomicealoud]

I think there's a lot of people on here missing Brian's point

[raq757uplayer]

does he have like a frankenstein skull tattoo? haha

[misfits4life1]

not perfect bot not bad

[fuzzypige222]

stooppppp this suckkks, god who likes this crap??? did his mom say he can sing??/

[MrGoldyFace]

People make me laugh..saying he changed the version or didnt cover it perfect. People have individual and unique styles, he chose his own style and I think pulled it off great.

If you dont like it, then dont listen to it..lol.

[dashofchutmeg]

How the fuck does this have twice as many views as the FAR superior Paul Westerberg live versions?

And do you think he actually listens to the fucking radio in 2011? Fuck him.

[SteveDFC1893]

Love GA.

Why is he ad-libbing the lyrics? Watched a few other live versions of Brian covering this song as well and he does the same.

Surely if he was that influenced by the song it wouldn't need changing?

[hamsablue]

singer of my current favorite band covering a song from what used to be my favorite band, awesome. perfectly imperfect!

[11xzxzxz]

I would be the first to criticize but I think you did fine justice to a great song. Oh I know a lot but I don't know who you are as I stopped listening to the radio the very day the Replacements broke up. Nah.. hyperbole.

[dcdude171]

i think he just replaced the replacements <<< see what i did there :) haha acutally i like both versions there different

[KoeniginJulie]

I love him. <3

[StephenKentMusic1989]

@KoeniginJulie me too!!!! So you should go watch MY Left of the Dial cover!

[iambiginside]

This cover isn't perfect, but hey, neither were The Replacements. That's part of what made them so good...

[CHRISSIRHC101]

Why would it mention his name?????????????

[11xzxzxz]

My favorite Mat song. Great job Jay ! You have the heart -on-the-sleeve Paul kind of voice.

[StephenKentMusic1989]

@11xzxzxz Im a big Mats fan, and Gaslight Anthem fan, check out my Left of the Dial cover! However, I cant match that Brian fallon heart-on-sleeve perfection, maybe in time =p

[BassistBill1988]

In the straightest sense possible, I think I have a man crush on this dude.

[ChuckFlap]

This guy may make great original music, or even cover other songs well, I don't know. I can, however, confidently say this is the most embarrassing, disgraceful, disgusting rendition of Left of the Dial that could possibly be imagined. Just imagine if this was someone's introduction to the Replacements.....

[kingsfan28]

Awesome version of my favorite Mats song!

[StephenKentMusic1989]

@kingsfan28 Hellllllooooo, drop in on my Mats cover! May have a Bastards of young cover up soon

[tomorichard]

brian fallon is a complete ledgend and his singing vioce is by the by when his song writing is really what people love about him/gaslight anthem

[Ginita1997]

♥

[MachMalWas]

i cant talk about the original cause i dont know it...but i can tell that he sings it with a lot of heart here and thats what matters...thats why i love him and his music, he always manages to make it sound like he means every word he sings...

[BLINDDMNHNTR86]

Well the song is great, first off. The cover isn't perfect, but the best music is imperfect.

The heart and the feeling is what matters

[ellisdawnx]

i love this.

[rloebe34]

Absolutely love Gaslight and Fallons cover of Backstreets. But this? Eh.

[jzancan]

I've noticed a pattern with Brian Fallon's acoustic performances. If he uses a pick, he's excellent. If he fingerpicks, it tends to sound off or dissonant.

Regradless, I like his acoustic renditions.  This one took some getting used to, though. I wasn't big on it at first, but for some reason I find myself coming back to it again and again.

[jamielowndes]

Kudos for the effort, and hes a Mats fan so I can respect him for that. But this should NOT be an accoustic song. The Westerberg San Diego 93 vid on here is how it should be done.

[RyanNakur]

I like the Gaslight Anthem, I love the Replacements, but this cover simply sucks.

[gregoryivan66]

yep. it does.  & i like the gaslight anthem too.

[gregoryivan66]

did i do this already? i think i said that i too love both bands, but agree that this cover sucks.

[spencerny]

I'm all for 'Mats covers, even if they're done badly. What this chump does to the lyrics though crosses the line.

[acceptableviolence]

holy shit dude, he fucking ruined left of the dial.

[Spico1i]

Uh, no.

[emulcifier]

Brian Fallon's got an amazing voice and when I first saw this link I totally got a boner, but it pales in comparison to the rest of his solo stuff.

No dis to the 'mats, ever.

[greenstreetriot]

oh hell no...you went there....hot water music? what? really guy? try listening to chuck ragan's solo stuff. conversation over. go get new ears.

[greenstreetriot]

saw em play this in boston...amazing

[mresplendent]

You know, I really like the Gaslight Anthem but Brian really needs to spend a little time on his acoustic versions and covers. It seems like he doesn't know the timbre and intensity he should be singing with. It really throws me off because I like their records so much. This cover should kill and it doesn't. I feel the same way about his Springsteen cover.

[greenstreetriot]

wow. well i disagree, i guess you just can't listen to music if it isn't perfect all the time? sry that you don't understand it. wish you could.

[mresplendent]

You know, I listen to imperfect music all the time. I grew up listening to sloppy indie rock and punk rock. The point is, when he sings with the acoustic he doesn't sound comfortable. I hear it a lot in punk bands that normally play loud. Hot Water Music is a good example. Their acoustic moments(like in stores and such) always sound a little off. They are an amazing group live too. I do understand by the way. Don't be condescending.

[jaydischord]

I have to step in here and say you don't really seem to know what you're talking about....you obviously haven't heard Chuck Regans solo material,or Chris Wollards for that matter....its always a good idea to do some research before making yourself come across as clueless.

[mresplendent]

Take it easy there Jay. Hmmm, I own Chuck's last record. I love the Draft and have their records. I have Chris' recent solo record. I own all the HWM records, have viewed many, many HWM videos on YouTube and have seen the band a number of times. I have been going to shows for 24 years. Ignorance is not my issue. I, unlike you, do not think Brian's vocal delivery is good on many of the Youtube clips when he plays solo. Pretty simple really. If you do not want to accept my opinion, fine.

[jaydischord]

Well,without sinking to a ' i have been going to shows for blah blah blah' debacle,i shall point out your only invalid point,i never once mentioned Brian's vocal 'skills' i simply butted in when you attempted to compare with Chuck/Chris from HWM and say that they also could not sing in an acoustic/solo basis.

You're perfectly entitled to your opinion...right or wrong,its all personal opinion anyway...unless of course you consider yourself a 'professional' on said subject?

[mresplendent]

I will leave it at this: Listen to his version of Backstreets and tell me that it is a well sung, well played cover. I can tell you just want to discredit me. If you think his version of that classic song is good, then we will not agree. My love for the Gaslight Anthem or punk rock or any particular musician does not blind me. All my heroes have put in bad performances. Every single one. Joe Strummer on down the line. Punk rock saved my life. The 'professional' quip is silliness.

[jaydischord]

Again,you're just getting defensive mate,i never once gave an opinion on Brian Fallons singing capabilities and don't patronise me on being 'blind' to who is or has a bad singing moment,especially when done live.I will however state right now that yes,sometimes his voice is a little 'off' at times...i never argued it wasn't.He's obviously doing something right though is he not?

I still reject your opinion on Chuck/Chris being so though.The 'professional' dig was just sarcasm.Punk rock IS my life

[greenstreetriot]

agreed. same here.

[bohicass]

the fact that he's soulful enough to do a 'mats tune shows he has "timbre and intensity". he's simply paying tribute to the 'mats and westerberg, not trying to make it his own. let's hear your version of it....

[mresplendent]

Any person can cover a song. Soul has nothing to do with choice. Listen to the full throated way Chuck or Chris sing on their solo records(pick any tune). Then listen to Brian's rendition of Backstreets or Left of the Dial. It is weak in comparison.

[mresplendent]

And by the way, I am a very big Gaslight fan as well as a fan of the Replacements, HWM, The Draft, etc etc etc. I just don't hear it the way you all do. Now, to have an opinion I am supposed to produce a better cover myself? Where is your cover that establishes the credibility of your opinion? Gotta love the internet. Nonsense.

[poguemahone1969]

You're pretty much right. Maybe he should do his "solo-stuff" all stood up or something. Backstreets ain't that week, though.

[brcjeb1]

Great job and nice tribute!

[blurrybigfoot74]

fuckin A