GENERATION X-MAS: THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH COVERS II (Brixton Windmill, 21/12/08)

So, last night I went to my final show of 2008 *sniffles*. Every year, the Windmill does a special Christmas gig, and the theme this year involved a number of the South East's best up-and-coming talents (i.e. those who subscribe to DrownedInSound) performing covers of a band of their choice, interspersed with their own material. Adam Carrier delivered a brave acapella cover of a Smiths song, whilst Chris Alcock's frighteningly intense rendition of Hallelujah was almost as impressive as his 'tache. Stagecoach won over all and sundry with their energetic takes on the Lemonheads, but for me it was William's awesomely faithful Beastie Boys covers- Sabotage and Fight For Your Right (To Party) that really made the £4 entry fee look like a bargain. Shame I couldn't stay for Popular Workshop's 'Nirvana' set, as I hear it ended in drunken stage invasion madness, but it was nevertheless a fun way to wrap up this epic year of giggery.