Sad & Beautiful World: When Covers Crash The Original Party
Sad and Beautiful World boldly blends original tracks with covers from legends like Gillian Welch, Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen, and a few more musical VIPs. It’s the sonic equivalent of that one friend who insists on DJing your party and sneaking in their favorite classics while promising 'original bangers' too. We get a melodious potluck where the original stew mingles awkwardly with pretty recipes written by some folks you actually heard of, but can’t remember exactly from where. It’s a brave mix proving everyone loves respectful homage—especially when it’s a quick shortcut to coolness on playlists everywhere.
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(1 of 3)Why write new hits when you can mix originals with Cohen and Ocean covers and pretend you’re a tribute band with a side hustle? This album knows nostalgia sells, and originality... well, let’s call it a supporting act.
Sad and Beautiful World: the album that plays dress-up with Gillian Welch and Leonard Cohen’s wardrobes, hoping you don’t notice your own playlist's couch wears all the dents.
Nothing says ‘I'm original’ like adding Frank Ocean covers to your tracklist. Because the best way to find your voice? Echo someone else’s until no one remembers the difference.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 8/26/2025 | Author: Walden Green
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