6. August Burns Red (Hit Me)....Baby One More Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-U4SZyYnzs Original Artist Britney Spears (1998)Released 2009 (Pop Goes Punk 2) Not unlike a band which was showcased in the previous article, August Burns Red are totally misrepresented in terms of genre as even though this version of Britney Spears chart topper, (Hit Me) ..Baby One More Time was released as part of the Punk Goes Pop series of compilation albums (number 2 to be exact), as you can plainly hear for yourself they are about as far as punk as you can get. Britney Spears' record-breaking release literally went number one in every country it was charted in and was a monster of a hit which has gone on to solidify her as one of the top-selling pop artists of all time. A staple of mainstream radio for many years, It has been noted for redefining the sound of late 1990s music, whether it was for better or for worse is in the eye of the beholder. But there is no mistaking the death metal style that is August Burns Red, with their ultrafast version of this pop icons most famous song. These American natives have built up a following through the release of six albums and constant touring and have turned a few heads their way with this uncompromising cover of biblical proportions - it will hit you indeed, if only for one time.
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Passions in life: Movies, Music and Wrestling....My childhood was spent growing up in the "Outback" of Australia (I'm a little bit country) and my adulthood resided within the city limits (I'm a little bit rock and roll), so you could say that I am the best (or worst) of both worlds. A 6 foot 7 ex wannabe pro wrestler (whose career was cut short due to a busted back, NOT caused by wrestling) & muso who has a precocious cat & a habit of doing the wrong thing but for the right reasons. The story of my life????
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