Top 6 alternative songs with more than one music video

Most music videos are expensive. But sometimes, for different reasons, bands find it necessary to re-shoot their song’s music videos. Here is a list of the best alternative songs that have more than one music video.

Top 6 alternative songs with more than one music video

6. Alien Ant Farm – Movies (from ANThology)

The California band released not only one, but THREE official music videos for this song. The first one was a low-budget video shot during the early years of the band, for the original version of the song (from the ironically titled Greatest Hits debut album). The second version of the song produced two videos: one released before the massive success of Smooth Criminal and the other one after. The latest video was obviously shot with a much larger budget and has references to movies such as Ghostbusters, Willy Wonka, and Edward Scissorhands. It is hard to tell which one is the best (or worst) video. You be the judge.

Movies – Music Video Version 1
Movies – Music Video Version 2
Movies – Music Video Version 3

5. Everclear – Hater (from Welcome to the Drama Club)

People usually don’t relate religious controversy with Everclear songs. However, one of the latest music videos by the band managed to raise the eyebrows of many Christian fans. What is so shocking about a pot-smoking, hooker-loving, and alcoholic Jesus anyways? I don’t know. Anyhow, the band had to shoot another video for the song; this time dissing celebrities. Take that Jack White.

Hater – Music Video Version 1
Hater – Music Video Version 2

4. blink-182 – Stay Together for the Kids (from Take Off Your Pants and Jacket)

One of blink’s few music videos not to include male nudity, midgets, or fart jokes, proved to be a little too controversial for the post-September 11 audience. The original video featured the band playing in a house being hit by a wrecking ball. The re-shot video was similar but without the house being destroyed. Anyways, not the best place for a punk show.

Stay Together for the Kids – Music Video Version 1
Stay Together for the Kids – Music Video Version 2

3. Radiohead – High and Dry (from The Bends)

Thom Yorke and company are a group of guys that simply don’t care what major corporations and music labels say. They release their newest albums on independent labels and for free. However, during their early years, they followed corporate advice and created two music videos for High and Dry: one for the American market and another one for the British. 

High and Dry – Music Video Version 1
High and Dry – Music Video Version 2

2. Weezer – Island in the Sun (from Weezer)

What does a Mexican wedding and a bunch of wild animals have in common? Probably a lot. But most important, they provided inspiration for two completely different music videos for Island in the Sun. The low-key, feel good song from Weezer’s comeback album was a big hit. But which video should you play in your next party? Flip a coin.

Island in the Sun – Music Video Version 1
Island in the Sun – Music Video Version 2

1. Arcade Fire – We Used to Wait (from The Suburbs)

The Wilderness Downtown created an insanely cool interactive online music video for the Arcade Fire where a unique music video is given based on your location. So, in theory, this song has millions of unique music videos. You gotta give it to these guys. The We Used to Wait video gives an amazing web experience that blends perfectly with the nature of the song. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself.

Top 5 punk vocalists that rock the acoustic guitar in solo projects

This Labor Day post is dedicated to all hard-working musicians that think that singing in a band is just not enough.

Punk bands are known for their loudness, bad haircuts, and of course electric guitars. So why is it that so many punk vocalists focus on acoustic songs in their solo projects? I don’t know, but here is a list of the best 5 current punk vocalists that use their wooden instruments to keep rock and roll alive… in their own way.

Top 5 punk vocalists that rock the acoustic guitar in solo projects

5. Joey Cape (of Lagwagon)

Joey Cape is the James Franco of punk. He plays in 3 different bands, works as a producer, and has been working in his acoustic solo project since 2004. His solo work includes several classic Lagwagon songs as well as original songs.

Alt Tank Recommended Track: Mission Unaccomplished (from Bridge)

4. Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) [edit: Tom is now known as Laura Jane Grace]

Against Me! Is on its way to become one of the biggest bands in the world; and Tom Gabel is not wasting any time in releasing his solo work. Although his only solo album is not 100% acoustic, all of his live performances feature his acoustic guitar and harmonica. Multitask should be his middle name.

Alt Tank Recommended Track: Random Hearts (from Heart Burns)

3. Sarah Blackwood (of The Creepshow)

This petite Canadian singer looks and sounds amazing in her solo project. With already two solo albums under her belt, she already has fans begging for more.

Alt Tank Recommended Track: Lonely Parade (from Way Back Home)

2. Kepi Ghoulie (of The Groovie Ghoulies)

Kepi must be one of the coolest people in punk. His acoustic songs are simple and sweet, but still manage to make us dance. Combine Kepi’s guitar strumming with a simple bass line and soft drums and you’ll get the best happy punk songs since the Ghoulies!

Alt Tank Recommended Track: Sleepy Hollow (from American Gothic)

1. Chuck Ragan (of Hot Water Music)

What else could you expect from the lead singer of Hot Water Music? Chuck is so talented that he had to step away from fast and loud punk rock to compose some of the greatest acoustic punk songs.

Alt Tank Recommended Track: For Broken Ears (from Feast or Famine)

Now, get back to work.

Top 5 Bands With Repetitive Album Cover Designs

Most bands use their album covers to show their creativity or preview the general theme of the album. However, for some reason, several bands prefer consistency in their cover art. This does not necessarily mean that the band is unoriginal or boring. Maybe they simply decide to give more attention and time to their music instead of the artwork. Or maybe they are just lazy. Who knows? Anyways, here is a list of the best bands that decided to use the same template in the design of many of their album artwork.

Top 5 Bands with Repetitive Album Cover Designs

5. Weezer

The picture of the band members standing in front of a solid color background has been common among most of Weezer’s studio albums. On the other hand, the California-based band has not hesitated to release albums with very unique cover artwork. The artwork for Raditude, and Hurley certainly stand up from the others.

4. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

The only consistent thing about the Gimme Gimmes is inconsistency. It is obvious that the band puts some effort in creating an original picture for the cover artwork of their albums. However, it seems that they use the exact same template for the band logo and album title at the top of the cover. Even the artwork for their compilations and EP’s look the same.

3. Nekromantix

What’s so special about flattop haircuts? I don’t know, but Kim Nekroman and company have been showing off their classic hairdo in most of their studio albums. Although the typical cover art for the Nekromantix features the band member’s heads on a black background, their new album shows a sign of change with a cartoon design. Don’t forget to see them live.

2. Teenage Bottlerocket

Hey, at least this band took the time to give an original name to each album. I hope their fans don’t get bored of the band’s logo because it seems that they will use it for a long time. By the way, what’s the deal with their EP artwork? They seem to have a common theme…

1. The Soviettes

How do you design the cover artwork for a new Soviettes album? Step 1: find the previous album artwork. Step 2: change the color and find a new random icon. That’s it. If you are color blind, it is very likely that you won’t be able to differentiate each of the band’s albums. And I’m not exaggerating; even the inside and back cover artwork have use same template. Just different band photos here and there, but in general, it’s the same design. But, if you think that this makes the Soviettes a boring band, you are very wrong. This is one of the fastest and hardest rocking punk bands of the decade. So, don’t forget to get all their albums: LP, LP II, LP III, and, of course, their rarities album titled Rarities.

All four Soviettes album covers

And the back covers

What other bands with repetitive album cover designs can you think of?