Jackyl Does A Disco Cover... Seriously

Jackyl's back with a new album, ROWYCO. Most of the tunes that I've heard so far are classic, in-your-face Jackyl. You know the band, you know the sound.

Now, one track is a cover of the 1978 Hot Chocolate song "Everyone's A Winner." Yes, Jackyl did a disco cover! The song, surprisingly, works on many levels. Despite being Jackyl, there's no chainsaw. Jesse James Dupree stays pretty true to the original. For the most part, the band just makes the track heavier, with more guitars and such. I have to say, I expected to hate this song... and I don't! Give it a whirl:

Here's the original:

Comments

[Bob]

Figured I'd weigh in before Metalboy!'s obligatory trashing of the band. :) I got this album the day it came out, and I love what they did with this song. I think it really works. Dupree keeps his signature grit, but dials back the Southern accent, and delivers a great vocal. I know I'm splitting hairs here, but I wouldn't necessarily classify the original as disco.

[Kevon]

Pre ordered it from Jackyl! Listened to the whole album a few times in Spotify! 👍🏿👍🏿 up!!!!! Kicks ass! Jackyl has done it again!

[glamrockerarchie]

not bad but when jesse started singing I thought I was listening to Nazareth for a min. its lacking a little punch. theres another version out there I have the cd it by bootsauce and I must say that version is awesome. gonna check out rest of the jackyl cd now.

[GNR]

Not bad...not bad at all. Love when "covers" get done that aren't hugely popular. (looking at you bret michaels)

[Metalboy!]

Brace yourself, Bob...

Though you are correct, Jackyl aren't my cup of tea, THIS kicks a*s royale!

And here's where I guess the backhanded compliments or worse start coming in...

Better late than never, Jackyl finally records a good song, unsurprisingly, not an original.

p.s. Glam Rocker Archie, I'm gonna check out Bootsauce now!