John The Revelator
Posted by Gordon on Oct 16th, 2006
2006
Oct 16
I have really been digging that recent Depeche Mode song John The Revelator lately. It is perhaps their best song since Personal Jesus. And Personal Jesus was totallly redefined by Johnny Cash ’s cover of it
And there is a most excellent video floating out there on the internet. Most memorable moments for me are the illustration of 7×7x7 as a cube and Tony Blair the lap dog.
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October 16th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Sorry, Marilyn Manson’s version of “Personal Jesus” tops this. No contest. Especially the video
October 16th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
Granted Marilyn Mansion’s version is great but it lacks the subtle irony of Cash performing the song, on an album called “The Man Comes Around” no less. Which is really Rick Rubin’s genius and inspiration. Manson’s performance is superb and true to the original. But for me Manson has always been a touch too obvious. His schtick has always been to play the anti christ straight. Which is fine but lacks subtlety for my taste.
As for the John The Revelator video, it strikes me as visually sinister. I am generally inured of most shock value but there is something quite sinister and compeliing about this video. Especially the imagery of Bush on the apocalyptic horses. Downright creepy scary.
October 17th, 2006 at 12:08 am
sorry, but i just bought PJ and AntiChrist superstar
Live and The Way I Am (M&M/Manson) Great stuff
especially with a 5th of Tequila!! I may even go see
Guns and Roses!!!
October 17th, 2006 at 12:12 am
F***apocalyptic horses up with MOSH (M&M)