Under The Covers: This Is Hell vs. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes

You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on top.

SOURCE MATERIAL: INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart”
ALBUM: Kick (Atlantic, 1987)

COVER NO. 1
BAND: This Is Hell
ALBUM: Warbirds EP (Think Fast!, 2009)

COVER NO. 2
BAND: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
ALBUM: Go Down Under EP (Fat Wreck Chords, 2011)