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This morning brings a veritable Goofus and Gallant of cover versions. I’ll let you guess which one Slash’s version of Guns ‘N Roses‘ “Paradise City” — featuring Fergie and Cypress Hill! — is. The song was released as a Japan-only B-side to “Sahara,” the forgettable lead single from the guitarist’s new solo album. Check out the carnage below:

Of course, Slash can still shred with the best of them. But even Cypress Hill’s gratuitous rapping can’t save him here. Of course, shit really starts to make your ears bleed when Fergie starts howling. Why, Slash, why? And, more importantly, can the litigation-happy Axl Rose sue you for this, too?

Desperate to get that horrible rendition of “Paradise City” out of your head? Thankfully, there’s also an awesome cover song tearing up the web this morning. Pitchfork has posted Solange Knowles‘ take on Dirty Projectors‘ “Stillness Is the Move.” Our favorite Knowles sister (sorry, Beyonce) has lately been spending time onstage with indie luminaries like of Montreal, so it’s no surprise she’s decided to take on David Longstreth’s ode to R&B. While I love the original, I have to admit that Knowles’ James Brown-worthy scream at the end seriously endears me to this version. According to Pitchfork, the singer doesn’t have plans to release the song; she just loved “Stillness Is the Move” and wanted to put her cover out there. Listen below:

Solange Knowles – Stillness Is the Move