2026-09-29 03:39 UTC
I just happened to create a “sea” Playlist, mostly consisting of Barrett’s Privateers. Thoughts on the flavors:
Stan Rogers. Og version. Actually one of my favorite.
The Wellermen. Good variety. Changing vocalists and drums add a lot.
Kingston Trio. Classic folk band, acapella, I think this is the only other variant I’ve heard that matches the original lyrics. Would recommend.
Jonathan Young. Metal version. I really want to like this, but it is simultaneously both too metal and not metal enough.
The Real McKenzies. Love the fast tempo, but I find the change in lyrics extremely annoying.
The McCalmans. Change in tempo and change in tune make this unenjoyable.
Gustavo Steiner. Sad guy on a guitar. If that’s your thing you might enjoy this, otherwise, no.
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@Godric@lemmy.world 2026-09-29 04:37
Good list! Ole Stan is the Goat, here’s my lubber thoughts, listening: Stan: (literally the FUCKING GOAT) Wellerman: Too polished, too harmonic, lacking the fuck my life feeling of the song Kingston Trio: wayyy too harmonic, too jaunty. Fuck, sing a fun song without a perfect harmony Johnathan Young: not all fantastic inspiring songs need to be ballads. It is a great song! But not fitting. Real Mckenzies: fantastic “let’s FIGHT” vibe Alas, alack, I think still Stan!