Set List - Music Performance Comparison

In this edition of Set List - Music Performance Comparison, I am considering "Wild Boys" as covered by drummer, Astronaut2005, and Duran Duran's original rendition live from London.

A brief background behind "Wild Boys" -

- Released in the UK in October 1984 and in the U.S. in November 1984
- No. 2 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 
- No. 1 on U.S. Cash Box*
*Music industry trade magazine through 1996
*Currently known as Cashbox Magazine as an online source
- No. 2 on UK Singles Chart
- No. 1 in Germany, Italy, and Canada
- No. 3 in Australia
- Certified Gold in Canada, Germany, and the U.S.
- Certified Silver in the UK

"Wild Boys" was inspired by a film based on the 1971 novel, The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead (William S. Burroughs author).  Simon Le Bon wrote the lyrics based on a brief summary of the book.  The instrumental was meant to be a harsh sounding backdrop.

(Source - Wikipedia)

With that said -

Astronaut2005 v. Roger Taylor

The live rendition of "Wild Boys" is intense in both vocals and instrumental.  Andy Taylor, especially, made the point clear with every profound note on his electric guitar.

I was not able to pull up the Astronaut2005 drum cover while on YouTube due to technical  difficulties.  Therefore, I cannot tell how well the cover performance was compared to Roger Taylor's performance.

With that said, I am always intrigued by Astronaut2005 drum covers and generally are on par with Duran Duran but in a solo unique way.