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Yet its surface-level prestige makes it more annoying than enjoyable.
The entire project seems like something that sounded really cool in a boardroom.
Does the cover reinterpret the original?
Distinctive is definitely one word for it.
Obviously, its terrible.
I can say that theyre both better than the Minions Cecilia, though.
The St. Vincent Minion above though?
Perhaps its suffering by comparison to Pharrells Happy, but the biggest problem is that the hook isnt hooking.
There was no way to get Happy out of your head.
Turn Up the Sunshine, on the other hand, wont get in your head.
Dance to the Music, H.E.R.
Some spontaneity would go a long way in this cover.
Bleachers
Jack Antonoffs own band took on a completely unnecessary challenge by covering a timeless John LennonYoko Ono track.
It does have an almost charming lack of vocal polish, especially in line with the original.
Unfortunately, asking Why in the world are we here?
Theres a place for that, and here that place is on theMinions: The Rise of Grusoundtrack.
Does it work?Sure!
Is it worth seeing that cover art on my phone?
But it at least has an energy thats missing from the songs lower down on this list.
Hollywood Swinging is an inspired choice for a band best known for their hypercontemporary hip-hop style.
Bang Bang Caroline Polachek or G.E.M.
Luckily, it has Tierra Whack, whose force of personality shines through the overproduced instrumentation.
But would it be too much to ask for a rap verse?
Good-bye to Love, Phoebe Bridgers
Yes, the Phoebe Bridgers industrial complex got me again.
(I was promised sun-soaked 70s [sic] vibes!)
Still, its one of the few covers on the soundtrack that invokes a smile on every listen.
Uchis sounds great on bossa nova and glides along the single with ease.
Otherwise, her twang slots effortlessly into Rondstadts shoes.
While the instrumental sections can be a bit cheesy, Wangs seductive approach is what powers them through.
This song originally recorded by Patrick Hernandez feels like a true reinterpretation while retaining the urgency of the original.
Whatissurprising: He throws his whole body into a cut off theMinionssoundtrack.
He makes Vehicle his bitch, to be frank, and sounds great doing it.
