[schaggs]

I don't find hip songs difficult to cover well if you have enough guys to pull it off and actually spend some time figuring out what each member actually plays. That being said, there are some songs that can be pulled off as a three-piece with a little creativity. Among my favourites in this sense are Grace, Too, Little Bones, Three Pistols, Music @ Work, 700ft. Ceiling, and Locked.....

I think the trouble with playing a lot of hip songs in a band setting is that everyone gravitates towards the music in the foreground and ignores either Paul or Rob, or they over-simplify things.

That being said, I agree with you.... on guitar alone, you are quite simply missing too many elements of the original music for it to sound correct... or at least with as much enthusiasm.

Try the Road Apples album start to finish.... it's your best bet for being satisfied with only your trusty electrified axe.