The Strokes Album: “You Only Live Once/ Mercy Mercy Me [Maxi Single]”

I was looking at The Strokes' Myspace page today see what songs they had posted, and there was a song called Mercy Mercy Me I didn't recognize. Marvin Gaye's original didn't even come to mind when I read the title, I was just trying to think which album it was off, haha. These guys did a great job though. I bought the single at lunch off iTunes so I could have it for work for the rest of the day.

I love Pearl Jam so it made this song that much better having Eddie Vedder on vocals. Josh Homme is also in this song (lead man for Q.O.T.S.A.) and Queens of the Stone Age is another of my favorite groups. I didn't notice Josh's voice in this one though, he might've just been helping out on the guitar, which he's been known to do. Anyways, awesome cover, makes the single worth buying.

I'll just start off by saying that "You Only Live Once" is in my opinion the greatest Strokes song by far. I cannot even describe in words how much I love this song. It is perfectly crafted in every way possible, and never fails to put me in a good mood. Mercy Mercy Me, the b-side to this single is also a joy to listen to and offers a different take on the Marvin Gaye classic. The vocal interplay between Julian and Eddie Vedder is great and is similar to "Modern Girls and Old Fashion Men", the b-side to Reptilia, which featured dual vocals by Julian and Regina Spektor. I highly recommend this single to anyone who enjoys great music and a good time. A classic!

I really don't like cover songs but this one was really great. The strokes did their magic once again. Music Video for " You only live Once" was really cool, loved Julian's little dance.