It's a compilation of cover songs exclusively from cover albums that are titled "Under The Covers".
I was staggered by the concept. When I regained my composure, I started digging through Discogs and other sources. We decided to forgive Dwight Yoakam, and gave a pass to Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs (just cuz they're cute), but there's no excuse for the sheer number of artists and labels who thought that "Under The Covers" or "Undercover" was anything but a stale pun and a lazy title for an album or a compilation.
We're looking at you, RHCP, Ozzy, Ministry, Joe Lynn Turner, Motorhead, Trixter, Tangerine Dream... When did Trixter become an online feud rather than carefree hair metal hooligans? When did glam turn glum? How the motley have fallen!
As our investigation deepened into this corny compendium of cliche, Stinky had another inspiration. Today we unveil our own record label and its debut release. Jon-Ky Records (patent pending) proudly presents our superfluous addition to the tired tradition of cover albums called "Under The Covers"!
Check out the logo, and the hirstute hunk beneath the fuzzy blanket! That'll shift some units, huh? Gaze unafraid into his gaudy goggles! Stare deep into his spectacular spectacles! Buy the album! Don't fear the peepers!
Under The Covers
ReplyDeletehttps://www.mediafire.com/file/hetq5i27i7uc2x3/Und3r+Th3+C0ver$.zip/file
First in a fine line of Jon-Ky Records products!
Mediafire link is still working two years later; but just in case, here's a backup link on MEGA: http://tinyurl.com/JonkyNumber1
DeleteYou know me. I’m an undercover music jonky. I’ll try a hit. Free, you say. How much for the next taste, though???
ReplyDeleteCould late-night, TV commercial advertising be far off for Jon-Ky Records? I think not; congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour comments are greatly appreciated. Nathan, special discount to friends and family. Bacon PB Muffin, you picked up on the K-Tel vibe that we were after. Nick, we hope it doesn't disappoint!
ReplyDelete01. Won't Last A Day - Alex Hart
02. The Boys Are Back In Town - The Cardigans
03. I'd Rather Go Blind - Karen Lee Batten
04. Trouble - Matthew Sweet & Susannah Hoffs
05. Baby Don't Go - Dwight Yoakam
06. Higher Ground - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
07. Safety Dance - Ninja Sex Party
08. Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves - Marina
09. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby - The Colourfield
10. I Just Died In Your Arms Last Night - Lord
11. The Man Who Sold The World - Nirvana
12. Wicked Game - Tangerine Dream
13. Woman - Ozzy Osbourne
14. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down - Bob Dylan
15. Sharp Dressed Man - Ministry
16. Vehicle - Joe Lynn Turner
17. Break On Through - Night Shift
18. L.A. Woman - Billy Idol
19. Rockaway Beach - Motorhead
20. Love Is The Seventh Wave - Maria Joao & Mario Laginha
21. Eleanor Rigby - Lou Volpe
22. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Trixter
Love the concept. How ever did you think of it?
ReplyDeleteJust as recording artists rarely know when they’ve cut a hit, I hadn’t recognized UNDER THE COVERS was even a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI’d noticed how many variations on that title there were, and I thought there might be enough to cull the needed 22-25 good tracks from, and I mentioned it to Jon who responded enthusiastically.
He leapt into action, and sent me a list, and sure enough there were enough tracks. But to make it listenable, I used three tracks from a record label compilation with that name. Which I view as ALMOST cheating. I had three other tracks to replace them, but it didn’t make nearly as good a listen as a CD—which is always our goal.
Thanks to all who commented!
Mind Blown! I hope this is the first in a long line of megawatt metaconcept head-exploding reality shattering Jon-Ky Records releases to come.
ReplyDeleteHow do I join the Jon-Ky Records fan club?! Where can I find the shirts, stickers, socks, hats, knickers and other Jon-Ky merch?
You're right, Mr. D -- we need a line of beer koozies, bottle openers and gimmie caps.
DeleteMr. D:
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to report that I've dropped the ball on the merch.
All we have are JON-KY Swizzlesticks from the same company that produced The Tubes Third Reich Swizzlesticks--so you know they're top quality!!
El Stinkeroo
One of my favourite tracks on this album is Maria João & Mário Laginha doing Sting’s “Love Is The Seventh Wave”. What a great voice she has!
ReplyDeleteNever having heard of either of these Portuguese artists before I went looking for information on them, (and free downloads). Of course there’s bugger-all. Inevitably the album that your included track comes from is called “Undercovers”, but it’s hard to find. Of course, I could BUY it, but where’s the fun in that?
So I was wondering if you actually had the whole album and could post it, please.
Should be able to hook you up with it in the next day or two. I'm glad to know that you found a new favorite!
DeleteOh cool. That'll be fantastic. Thanks!
DeleteHere you go, 96dbFreak:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.mediafire.com/file/37cs8skebwm4uqj/Maria_J0a0_%2526_Mari0_Laginha_-_Underc0vers.zip/file
Cheers!
ReplyDelete96dbFreak asked for Maria Joao & Mario Laginha’s Undercovers album, and we supplied it, but the link is dead, so here it is again:
ReplyDeletehttps://pixeldrain.com/u/zndgohkP
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-Stinky