Ooof. If you must cover a crummy Metallica song, for crying out loud at least put a unique spin on it. The world does not need a slower, quieter version that isn't even played correctly. I'm sure there are people who like this who will use adjectives like "haunting" or "emotional" or "ethereal." My adjectives are "wasteful" and "pointless."
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I don't much care for the original because it is boring and it reminds me (along with "Nothing Else Matters") of how and when Metallica permanently went off course. I can, however, see how this song lends itself to a lot of different cover interpretations, including this one by the talented Inuk artist Elisapie. She provides a laid back cover with some really cool touches- light pow-wow drums, periodic animal sounding squeaks and squeals, and gentle vocals. If I never hear the Metallica original ever again I will be just fine, but I would like to hear this version often.
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