This is a page for cover versions.
The Antlers: When You Sleep
This smoky, back porch reading of the My Bloody Valentine song is more suitably sleepy than the original.
A.C. Newman: Take On Me
A.C. Newman of the New Pornographers covers this A-ha classic. And he pulls it off rather well.
Hot Chip: Transmission
Hot Chip covers Joy Division, from the recent Warchild compilation.
Red House Painters: All Mixed Up
See the blog post “All Mixed Up” on the main page for a related story behind this, my favorite cover. Original artist: The Cars.
The Muslims: Grinding Halt
The Muslims are now the Soft Pack, changing one crap name for another, but their post-punk, buzzy growl makes up for it. Original artist: The Cure.
Duran Duran: Fame
A splendid b-side from Duran Duran’s debut album. Original artist: David Bowie.
The Flaming Lips: Bohemian Rhapsody
I lost the plot when the pink robots came into the picture, but I’m always up for a curio. Original artist: Queen.
Patrick Wolf: I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times
An oddly awkward take on Brian Wilson’s cry for help. Original artist: The Beach Boys.