Led Zep, Springsteen and Eno covered on new indie charity comp
The Dandy Warhols and The Decemberists are among the acts who've recorded tracks for a new charity covers compilation.
The charity in question is p:ear, its cause is homeless and underprivileged youngsters. The record is called Bridging The Distance: A Portland, OR Covers Compilation.
Here's what's on it:
The Decemberists - 'Think About Me' (Fleetwood Mac)
Pat MacDonald - 'The Harder They Come' (Jimmy Cliff)
The Joggers - 'Long Distance Runaround' (Yes)
The Snuggle Ups - 'Dancing In The Dark' (Bruce Springsteen)
The Thermals - 'Tangerine' (Led Zeppelin)
Christopher Walla - 'Shattered Dreams' (Johnny Hates Jazz)
Viva Voce - 'Eye In The Sky' (The Alan Parsons Project)
The Minus 5 - 'That Smell' (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Talkdemonic - 'Sombre Reptiles' (Brian Eno)
The Minders - 'Don't Bring Me Down' (Electric Light Orchestra)
The Kingdom - 'Sister Christian' (Night Ranger)
Lackthereof - 'What A Fool Believes' (The Doobie Brothers)
Whip - 'White Wedding' (Billy Idol)
Wet Confetti - 'Invincible' (Pat Benatar)
The Dandy Warhols - 'She Sells Sanctuary' (The Cult)
Point Juncture, WA - 'Pearl Of The Quarter' (Steely Dan)
Blitzen Trapper - 'Crazy On You' (Heart)
Crosstide - 'What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love And Understanding' (Elvis Costello)
Britt Daniel - 'Bring It On Home To Me' (Sam Cooke)
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These albums are the best ideas in the world.
If only I liked the bands.
what's
not to like about The Thermals and Spoon's Britt Daniel?
Rrrrrrrrrrrip
Pitchfork.
great!
I love She Sells Sanctuary, can't wait to hear them Dandys
Are these the same people that...
...did the Elliott Smith covers?


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