When I started to listen to this song, I thought that it was going to be yet another unknown female artist, turning a great song into a slow lonely ballad. But no, actually I was quite surprised.
Catlin Rose’s performance of Alex Turner’s “Piledriver Waltz”, is unusual yet pleasant to listen to. The original, from the film “Submarine” soundtrack, is already a balled, yet Catlin Rose doesn’t ruin it by slowing it down any further, although in the first verse it appears to, but not by too much.
Catlin Rose, if you haven’t heard of her before, is a country singer from Nashville, Tennessee, (aren’t they are all) and her country style influence brings a new feel to the song. The twangy guitars and country style vocals add more depth to the original, taking away the almost spooky tone with Alex Turner’s smooth Sheffield accented voice, and adds a sense of fun to the song, which is reflected in the video where Caitlin appears to be dressed up as a country clown.
The song definitely works in Caitlin Rose’s unique country style, she has made it her own, with slight vocal changes that compliment her voice so well.
Never did I think that I would hear a song by rock indie legend Alex Turner be made into a country ballad, yes it’s not as country as Dolly Parton or any other classic country star, but it’s enough, any more would have ruined it. Caitlin Rose has created a great version of the “Piledriver Waltz”.
Take a look a the video and see what you think
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