I rarely get into cover versions. Usually, I’m not interested in hearing repetitions of something that was already sung at its best. But Gal Musette’s new single, Love Hurts—there’s no way I could mistake it for something familiar. This version feels like a journey of its own rather than just a copy of Roy Orbison’s classic.
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From the very first notes, it’s clear that Gal Musette steps beyond the usual reverence for the original—no timid attempts to “recreate the same thing.” She moves past the fear of touching something sacred and takes this old melody as if it were a blank canvas, painting over it with striking contrasts.
She doesn’t try to mimic Orbison, nor does she meticulously reproduce each nuance. This is her version, her fusion with the lyrics and melody, turning the raw pain embedded in Love Hurts into something new. The entire interpretation hinges on her presence, on a delivery that borders on hypnotic.
And that’s exactly why I’m satisfied. On my personal scale, Gal Musette’s Love Hurts earns the highest mark. I’m drawn to the eclectic nature of it—where an artist’s unique vision collides with a familiar motif. Everything here just works, and I want more.
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