I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a completionist and that’s why I bought this. While Alkaline Trio’s songs are decent, I’m just not a fan of Hot Water Music.

That said…

I think this template should be used WAY more in the music world. The idea of two bands coming together to make a split covering each other’s songs is a LOT of fun.

And, honestly, this doesn’t need to be a crazy affair. If you don’t want to buy studio time and hire staff, just go into a quiet room and do acoustic covers of the songs.

But you could definitely cover the studio time with this idea.

I’d buy it. Others would, too.

ESPECIALLY if it was a tour exclusive.

Imagine this: you go to a show. We’ll say Metallica with Danzig opening. Why not - it’s happened before.

You buy your ticket, stand in line, wonder if maybe Danzig is going to come on stage and sing whatever Misfits song Metallica performs that night, and you’re let in the doors. You start walking to your assigned area and pass the merch section.

You promised yourself you weren’t going to go crazy buying merch. It’s so expensive, after all and the tickets alone cost an arm and a leg. But maybe ONE thing wouldn’t hurt so your eyes start to scan past the t-shirts, patches, Yeti water bottles, and then they stop.

What is that?

What IS that?

A tour-exclusive vinyl of Danzig and Metallica playing each other’s songs? Danzig belting out “Motorbreath” King Nothing” and “Until It Sleeps” while Metallica tackles “Mother” “Twist of Cain” and “How The Gods Kill?”

AND it’s colored vinyl?

You get swept up and watch your hand give the clerk money and then take the record.

What a find.

What a souvenir!

What a treat for fans and concert-goers!

What a fun way for bands to commemorate touring together!

I definitely want to see this happen. Right now bands are just leaving money on the table by ignoring this idea.

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