Triple J Like a Version Sessions explained

Triple J Like a Version Sessions
Type:compilation
Cover:Gang of Youths - Triple J Like a Version Sessions.png
Artist:Gang of Youths
Released:12 August 2022
Recorded:
  • 20 March 2015
  • 15 September 2017
  • 5 August 2022
Studio:Triple J
Genre:Alternative rock
Label:ABC Music
Producer:Greg Wales
Prev Title:Immolation Tape
Prev Year:2022
Year:2022

Triple J Like a Version Sessions is a compilation EP by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 12 August 2022. It features the songs performed by the band throughout their three appearances on radio station Triple J's live music segment, Like a Version, from 2015 to 2022.

In 2023, all three of Gang of Youths' covers were featured in the Hottest 100 of Like a Version, with "Blood" at number six, "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" at number 39, and "All My Friends" at 75.[1]

Performances

2015: "All My Friends"

On 20 March 2015, Gang of Youths made their Like a Version debut, performing "All My Friends" by American rock band LCD Soundsystem.[2] They also played their 2014 original single "Benevolence Riots", featuring Montaigne providing backing vocals.[3] The cover was listed among the 12 best Like a Version covers ever, according to a 2015 article by Tone Deaf.[4] Further, X-Press Mag named it "one of the segment’s best covers of 2014."[5]

2017: "Blood"

On 15 September 2017, they returned to perform "Blood", a track by Townsville folk band the Middle East. Frontman David Le'aupepe claimed the song "had a huge and tremendous impact on our adolescence".[6] They also played "The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" from their 2017 album, Go Farther in Lightness.

Their performance of "Blood" was lauded by the public. It polled at number 41 in the Hottest 100 of 2017.[7] On lifestyle magazine Man of Many's list ranking the best Like a Version covers of all time, Gang of Youths ranks at number 10 for "Blood", and at number four in the best covers from 2017.[8] According to Triple J, "Blood" was the fourth most-viewed Like a Version of 2017.[9]

2022: "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"

Their most recent appearance on the segment, on 5 August 2022, saw the band perform 1999 single "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" by Scottish band Travis. Le'aupepe also solely performed "Brothers" from their 2022 album, Angel in Realtime.[10] The cover polled at number 105 in the Hottest 100 of 2022.[11]

In the 2023 Hottest 100 of Like a Version countdown, all three of Gang of Youths' covers were featured. "Blood" polled at number six, with "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" at number 39 and "All My Friends" at number 75.

Compilation

ABC Music published Triple J Like a Version Sessions on 12 August 2022, the first Like a Version compilation the label released.[12] Previously, none of the band's performances had been available on streaming services.

Track listing

Track listing for Triple J Like a Version Sessions!!Title!Original artist!Writers!Air date!Duration
"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"TravisHealy Francis5 August 20223:42
"Brothers"Gang of Youths6:31
"Blood"The Middle East15 September 20175:29
"The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"Gang of YouthsLe'aupepe6:22
"All My Friends"LCD SoundsystemJames Murphy20 March 20156:25
"Benevolence Riots"Gang of YouthsLe'aupepe5:19

Release history

Release formats for Gang of Youths' Like a Version appearances!Release!Year!Format!Label!Ref.
"All My Friends" 2015CD (Triple J Like a Version Vol. 11)ABC Music[13]
"Blood" 2018CD (Triple J Like a Version Vol. 14)[14]
Triple J Like a Version Sessions2022

References

  1. Web site: 15 July 2023 . Hottest 100 in Numbers . 15 July 2023 . Triple J . en.
  2. Web site: 20 March 2015 . Watch Gang Of Youths Cover LCD Soundsystem For Like A Version . 14 March 2023 . . en.
  3. Web site: Baroni . Nastassia . 20 March 2015 . Watch Gang Of Youths Cover LCD Soundsystem For 'Like A Version' . 14 March 2023 . Music Feeds . en-US.
  4. Web site: 19 August 2015 . The 12 best Triple J Like A Version covers ever . 14 March 2023 . Tone Deaf . en-AU.
  5. Web site: Dillon . Ben . 30 May 2015 . Gang of Youths . 14 March 2023 . X-Press Magazine . en-AU.
  6. Web site: Williams . Tom . 15 September 2017 . Watch Gang Of Youths' Stirring Cover Of A Noughties Indie Hit For 'Like A Version' . 14 March 2023 . Music Feeds . en-US.
  7. Web site: 11 November 2017 . 1-100 Hottest 100 2017 . 14 March 2023 . Triple J . en-AU.
  8. Web site: Stones . Lucy . 11 June 2020 . Triple J's All-Time Best Like a Version Covers . 14 March 2023 . Man of Many.
  9. Web site: 5 December 2017 . The 10 Biggest Like A Versions of 2017 . 14 March 2023 . Triple J . en-AU.
  10. Web site: 5 August 2022 . Gang of Youths cover Travis 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?' for Like A Version . 14 March 2023 . . en-AU.
  11. Web site: 28 January 2023 . Countdown Hottest 100 2022 . 14 March 2023 . Triple J . en.
  12. Web site: 12 August 2022 . Gang of Youths - triple j Like A Version EP . 14 March 2023 . . en-AU.
  13. Web site: 1 October 2015 . Various Artists - Triple J Like A Version Vol. 11 2CD . 14 March 2015 . Leading Edge Music . en.
  14. Web site: 14 March 2023 . Like A Version Vol 14 CD . 14 March 2023 . Triple J Store . en.

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