For October, I feel obligated to post something “spooky” for my Song of the Month. Not a lot that I listen to fits that bill, but I settled on Chvrches’ cover of Bauhaus’ iconic goth anthem Bella Lugosi’s Dead.
This was recorded for the soundtrack of a movie called “Vampire Academy.” I have not seen it, and I have no plans to.
Now, if you’re a fan of the original song, you may not enjoy this version. It is, to put it mildly, a lot different. Last I checked the YouTube comments section pretty much wanted to crucify Chvrches for doing this.
I can understand not liking the cover, especially as it is such a departure from the original. I’m a massive Chvrches fanboy, so I enjoy it, but I can see how it might not be for everyone. I don’t understand people who are offended by covers like this existing, though. It’s not like it’s replacing the original. Don’t like it, don’t listen to it.
Superior Realities 
Now that’s a proper cover! It’s up there with Nouvelle Vague’s bossa nova version of “Love Will Tear Us Apart”. I love covers that dismantle the original and this one’s barely recognizeable as the same song. I’m not surprised there was hate – goths famously have no sense of humor.
I really like the original. This is a fun riff on it, I can see it working really well in a movie.
Haven’t listened to the original (yet), but I like this one a lot!