I watched the shared video three times. The first from as neutral a position as I could, the second critically, and the third was a painful fast-forward to expose my fiance to as little of the wretched thing as possible through her anguish and cries to make it stop.
She gasped, "dear god it's like country nu-metal!"
I see great value in the original work. It has historical and cultural significance as a generational anthem among its devotees. It addressed the social and political strife shared by the youth of the era, to say nothing of the angelic vocals of the legendary duo.
Also the minimal instrumentation and softly-sung vocals gave the lyrics a meditative and reflective sonic space - highly-conducive to the message of the song.
Disturbed's cover by comparison was adolescent, angsty, angry, and painfully derivative. The 60s covers trope was exhausted 10-15 years ago and peaked with Cash's American series (where he, himself covered S&G). This new recording offers nothing to add to the majesty of the original.
The vocals were far too showmanlike, obstructing the sensitive message of the lyrics. The track suffered from overproduction and was way too "over the top" in every respect.
No sir. I don't like it.
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