Rolling Stones

Keeping in mind Bret Easton Ellis’ argument (in his essay, “Notes on Charlie Sheen and the End of Empire”) about empire values, assess St. Vincent’s 2016 cover version of the Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue.” Do you think that St. Vincent’s cover is sincere (what Ellis would term “empire”), ironic (what Ellis would term “post-empire”), or somewhere between the two? Be specific, discussing specific musical attributes you feel support your argument. And naturally, take into account St. Vincent’s position as a female covering a Rolling Stones track.