David Pajo, ex Slint guitaritst and one time band member of Billy Corgan’s short-lived Zwan, has recently released a Misfit’s cover album titled “Scream With Me”. Many remember Slint as a sludgy rock band from Louisville, Kentucky who are mostly known for appearing on the soundtrack for Larry Clark’s Kids.
Pajo reconstructs classic horror anthems such as “Hybrid Moments”, “Angel Fuck” and “I Turned Into A Martian” into softly sweet, lo-fi lullabies that would make Simon and Garfunkel weep. Other bands have “folked” with Misfit’s tunes before, The Lemonhead’s “Skulls” comes to mind. But I for one think Pajo’s cover of “Where Eagles Dare” completely kicks ass, even though it’s performed with just an acoustic guitar, played at the speed of a glacier. Watch the video and buy the album (only available in a limited edition of 1000 on vinyl) here!
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I’m loving the album cover art. Do you know who the artist is? The music’s pretty good too from the link you provided. Thanks for the heads up!
As a 6 year veteran of ex-Slint bassist Todd Brashear’s Louisville cult videostore, Wild & Woolly Video, I got to know Dave Pajo just a little bit over the years. I can tell you based on his movie rental history that he has excellent taste in horror films. He’s the real McCoy as a horror fan. For some reason, the Misfits, Samhain and the work of Glenn Danzig had a major impact on the underground Louisville music scene back in the day, infecting the likes of Sean Garrison (King Horse), Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy) and the members of Slint amoung many others. I like the fact that this influence never really surfaced in Misfits copycat bands, but kind of wormed its way into other musical genres. Pajo’s tribute here is a good example.
I dunno. It’s kind of a little “post-ironic” and cute for me. I’d prefer to hear something original rather than a “clever” take on something already done to death.
Not shit by any stretch.
But not worth any serious attention either imo.
Akumu: Not sure who the cover artist is but I agree, it delivers the horror business.
RA: thank you for the insight on Pajo and the music scene in Louisville. Like many, I first heard Slint upon watching the film Kids and immediately bought the soundtrack. I was blown away when I found out about this cover album. Seeing the two worlds collide is a pleasure. I don’t have a record player anymore, so I’m eager to find out if it will be available on CD or turn up for sale on EMusic.