Anyway, I kept the album name and the glorious photo of Blackstreet because whatever. I do what I want.
To download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=83RKOJH2
1. Arctic Monkeys: Take it or Leave it (The Strokes)
The early 2000s "This band is going to save the rock industry" is covered by the late 2000s "This band is going to save the rock industry."
2. God Help the Girl: Funny Little Frog (Belle and Sebastian)
If you haven't checked it out already, this album is full of delights: 1960s girl group style and B&S covers. This is one of those covers, done all jazzy.
3. The Welcome Wagon: Half a Person (The Smiths)
Although the rest of the album is full of Christian/gospel music (still really good and I wish we could sing this in church!), the duo decided to cover this maudlin Smiths song. There are a lot of shitty covers of The Smiths (TaTu anyone?) but this bucks that trend. Maybe it's because they have Jesus on their side.
4. Bright Eyes: Mushaboom (Feist)
Conor Oberst takes an upbeat song, puts his voice on it, and it becomes a post-I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning effort.
5. M. Ward: Green River (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
CCR, ya'll for the second time.
6. The Books (feat. Jose Gonzalez): Cello Song (Nick Drake)
I could listen to the original on repeat, but it is nice to have a refreshing take on it. The gorgeous cellos are still in it, and that's really all we need in life.
7. Friendly Fires: I'm Good, I'm Gone (Lykke Li)
The UK lads decide to spruce up this song by making it dancier and a bit sexier.
8. Xiu Xiu (feat. Michael Gira): Under Pressure (Queen)
I wish this was the only "Under Pressure" cover out there. It's fucking epic and beautiful at the same time.
9. Times New Viking: Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) (Arcade Fire)
Who knew you could take such an operatic song and turn it into a lo-fi skuzzy production and still make it sound good?
10. Arcade Fire: Poupée de cire, poupée de son (France Gall)
For those who don't know me, I'm pretty gay for France Gall and Paris in the 60s.
11. Beirut: Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
I don't think anyone could do a better cover than Jeff Buckley of this song, but this is pretty close. Sorry it's live, but that adds to the ~coolness~ factor right?
12. St. Vincent and The National: Sleep All Summer (Crooked Fingers)
I'm not a fan of The National (snooze fest) but Matt Berninger's baritone coupled with Annie's angelic vocals really makes this a winner.
13. Phoenix: Playground Love (Air)
Short and sweet. Like many a playground love.
14. Vitamin String Quartet: Eraser (No Age)
So take what I said about #9 and switch the phrases around.
15. Beach House: Some Things Last a Long Time (Daniel Johnston)
Danny J's voice is so heartbreaking in this song, and I feel that Victoria captures it well in her own haunting way.
16. Nouvelle Vague: Guns of Brixton (The Clash)
Never has The Clash sounded this sexy.
17. Lavender Diamond: Like a Prayer (Madonna)
Fact: This is my go-to karaoke jam.
18. Final Fantasy & Ed Droste: Possibly Maybe (Björk)
If I knew how to cry, this song would make me cry. It's breathtaking and sublime.
1. Arctic Monkeys: Take it or Leave it (The Strokes)
The early 2000s "This band is going to save the rock industry" is covered by the late 2000s "This band is going to save the rock industry."
2. God Help the Girl: Funny Little Frog (Belle and Sebastian)
If you haven't checked it out already, this album is full of delights: 1960s girl group style and B&S covers. This is one of those covers, done all jazzy.
3. The Welcome Wagon: Half a Person (The Smiths)
Although the rest of the album is full of Christian/gospel music (still really good and I wish we could sing this in church!), the duo decided to cover this maudlin Smiths song. There are a lot of shitty covers of The Smiths (TaTu anyone?) but this bucks that trend. Maybe it's because they have Jesus on their side.
4. Bright Eyes: Mushaboom (Feist)
Conor Oberst takes an upbeat song, puts his voice on it, and it becomes a post-I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning effort.
5. M. Ward: Green River (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
CCR, ya'll for the second time.
6. The Books (feat. Jose Gonzalez): Cello Song (Nick Drake)
I could listen to the original on repeat, but it is nice to have a refreshing take on it. The gorgeous cellos are still in it, and that's really all we need in life.
7. Friendly Fires: I'm Good, I'm Gone (Lykke Li)
The UK lads decide to spruce up this song by making it dancier and a bit sexier.
8. Xiu Xiu (feat. Michael Gira): Under Pressure (Queen)
I wish this was the only "Under Pressure" cover out there. It's fucking epic and beautiful at the same time.
9. Times New Viking: Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) (Arcade Fire)
Who knew you could take such an operatic song and turn it into a lo-fi skuzzy production and still make it sound good?
10. Arcade Fire: Poupée de cire, poupée de son (France Gall)
For those who don't know me, I'm pretty gay for France Gall and Paris in the 60s.
11. Beirut: Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
I don't think anyone could do a better cover than Jeff Buckley of this song, but this is pretty close. Sorry it's live, but that adds to the ~coolness~ factor right?
12. St. Vincent and The National: Sleep All Summer (Crooked Fingers)
I'm not a fan of The National (snooze fest) but Matt Berninger's baritone coupled with Annie's angelic vocals really makes this a winner.
13. Phoenix: Playground Love (Air)
Short and sweet. Like many a playground love.
14. Vitamin String Quartet: Eraser (No Age)
So take what I said about #9 and switch the phrases around.
15. Beach House: Some Things Last a Long Time (Daniel Johnston)
Danny J's voice is so heartbreaking in this song, and I feel that Victoria captures it well in her own haunting way.
16. Nouvelle Vague: Guns of Brixton (The Clash)
Never has The Clash sounded this sexy.
17. Lavender Diamond: Like a Prayer (Madonna)
Fact: This is my go-to karaoke jam.
18. Final Fantasy & Ed Droste: Possibly Maybe (Björk)
If I knew how to cry, this song would make me cry. It's breathtaking and sublime.
6 comments:
Sorry yo, I do how I do.
You wish it was the only Under Pressure cover out there?
Ahem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAubMoy2MNU
I agree. The version referenced by Kyle is clearly superior.
FALSE.
XIU XIU FOR LIFE.
Yes, I agree with Vivian. Xiu Xiu for life, indeed. I agreed so much that I put the same cover on my mix haha. Also the Books track because, as you said, all we need in life are gorgeous cellos.
Vivian! Your mixes are always so cute!!
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