The Meg Meyers and Placebo versions are more "committed" than the the Kate Bush version.
Kate Bush was recording a song, which may or may not turn out to be great.
Meyers and Molko were recording a hit song, they already knew the power the song had and they lean into it far more than Kate Bush could.
That said, I prefer the Placebo cover over the Meg Meyers one. The Chromatics, who I generally like otherwise, cover is not their finest work.
I prefer the sounds of the Kate Bush original for sure, a re-recording of it would be my ultimate. Draw it out. Higher highs, lower lows, don't be afraid to give us some space to feel the weight of what we're experiencing.
Kate Bush was recording a song, which may or may not turn out to be great.
Meyers and Molko were recording a hit song, they already knew the power the song had and they lean into it far more than Kate Bush could.
That said, I prefer the Placebo cover over the Meg Meyers one. The Chromatics, who I generally like otherwise, cover is not their finest work.
I prefer the sounds of the Kate Bush original for sure, a re-recording of it would be my ultimate. Draw it out. Higher highs, lower lows, don't be afraid to give us some space to feel the weight of what we're experiencing.