The Rules for Battle: Each week, we pit versions of the same song by two different artists in a head-to-head death match for musical supremacy. (Sometimes it will be the original recording vs. a cover version; other times it will be two different covers.) Then it's up to you to decide: Listen to and vote on which version you think should emerge victorious and which should be sent packing. May the best band win!



The Song: 'Last Nite'

The Contestants: The Strokes vs. Adele

In This Corner -- The Strokes: Hipsters claimed this single from 'Is This It,' the debut album from the New York garage rockers, as their dance anthem for the summer of 2001. Seven years on and we're still into it.

The Strokes, 'Last Nite'

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In This Corner -- Adele: The music world has been captivated by '60s soul revivalists -- Sharon Jones, Amy Winehouse and now Adele. The 20-year-old British vocal powerhouse takes on the Strokes with an opening soulful solo but quickly jumps into the guitar-heavy tune.

Adele 'Last Nite'