Limp Bizkit Covers The Who

Ok, I was probably living under a rock but I honestly did not know that Limp Bizkit of all bands covered The Who. And not just any cover either - we're talking "Behind Blue Eyes" here. The scary part? I kind of like the cover and think the band did a good job.

Bizkit's version is on their album Results May Vary (2003). So how did I come across this song? Completely randomly, that's how.

I was listening to my Amazon Music and was just shuffling through stations and the song came on. I was like, "What the hell is this?" and looked it up. My guess is Eric had been listening to Nu Metal or something while running and it changed my algorithm. Still, I am grateful for the discovery. Seriously.

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[Him]

Can't say I was ever a fan of the Bizkit. I was adjacent to a group of people in the 90s who loved them. But the whole 'bro/flat-brim' thing was just murky misogyny to me. And I say that as a guy who loves early WASP and a host of other metal bands who aren't exactly singing about third wave feminism.

This cover? It's 'ight', nothing special. But also not that bad either. Thing is, I think the Limp ones actually have some talent. Borland is a loon on stage. And who am I to blame them for riding a wave when it was presented to them? As I have grown older, I am less inclined to slam a band who taps into the zeitgeist. In all seriousness, I think that Durst just leaned into it and, through savvy marketing, made enough money to make those dissing him (me, in earlier years) look like puckered prudes.

Speaking of which, my general opinion of them shifted just a touch years ago at Aftershock in Sac. They were playing a side stage, just after Tech N9ne I think. And I was curious, given that a huge crowd had formed. Started off, well, okay. Then they launched into a cover of Rage Against The Machine's (don't get me started on those dolts) "Killing in the Name." WOW. It was the crowd and it was the band . . . and it was, I swear, one of those things you experience and can't really explain. Durst had that crowd moving! Borland, covered head to toe in bondage leather, was spazzing out like a maniac. And when Durst did that hands out "jump, jump" wave, I could swear you could feel it, even though we were standing on solid earth. I came away from it slowly nodding. My friend, who knows my musical tastes, looked at me and said: "Are you a fan now?!" I shook my head and said: "No, but that was pretty impressive."

Not planning on buying any of their music anytime soon. But I am willing to admit that I can understand why people like them. Thanks for sharing, Allyson.

[Gallogs]

They are a guilty pleasure at times. They definitely don't suck and have talent. Their newish video of them with world leader faces is pretty cool. I believe they are still the original band, which is impressive. They also seem like fairly normal, good guys. Even Durst. He has a talent for selling the band.