This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Sum 41 hit “In Too Deep.” For all the kids who felt like they were in the shits in the early 2000s, it was an instant classic. Now, Chicago-based group Slow Pulp have released their own rendition of the angsty track, and it still bangs.
Slow Pulp adds an electronic twist to their version while maintaining the original’s highlights—the macho backing vocals that are seeded in the background during the line “one more time,” as well as the zig-zagging guitar solo. Emily Massey’s voice is foggy and gentle compared to the original’s vocals from Deryck Whibley that are caked with grit and irritation. Although their keyboard intro makes it seem like Slow Pulp might take a subtler, more deconstructed approach, the four-piece savor that mislead for a blazing few minutes of blown-out noise.
You can listen to their take below, and be sure to check out how they hilariously reinvented the All Killer, No Filler artwork. Also imagine them playing this live? Simply can’t wait for that. Check out their tour dates here.
