Covering a classic track has some high standards attached to it because let’s be honest — if you’re not bringing something new, why even touch it? But Motihari Brigade understands that what Fortunate Son needs isn’t a flat, clean rendition carried by nostalgia alone. It needs layers of friction, grit, and distortion like it could start a revolution.
Motihari Brigade refer to their music as a Rock-N-Roll Thoughtcrime for independent minds inspired by the visionary writings of George Orwell, and yeah, no lies detected here. That description is loud and clear with their latest cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Fortunate Son” as a teaser to their upcoming third album, “Problematic” scheduled for release in June.
The guitars welcome you with classic rock energy, along with the drum hits that drive the song like a protest. They sing the part “it ain’t me, I ain’t no fortunate one,” with the same roughness but not like a pissed-off guy yelling from a dusty Southern bar. Motihari Brigade shows teeth through loud, modern amplifiers and slightly cleaner edges.
Creating a great rendition is one thing, but working on a song that ties up politics, militarism, and history reflects artists who know what really matters and speak about it. And if this cover is just a teaser of a mini-rock opera revival, then what comes next is not really here to play it safe.
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