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Who doesn't like a well-done cover song? There are countless numbers of brilliant cover songs that have been recorded through the years, most notably in alternative and indie rock. This is the beginning of yet another playlist series right here on IRC.

Kicking off this debut playlist series are two cover songs from the new benefit album RAM On L.A., a compilation of Paul McCartney cover songs based on his 1971 solo release RAM.

The album is a free download from Aquarium Drunkard, but you are encourage to donate to the vital work of the organization called No More Landmines. The artists who performed these cover songs gave their free time for this cause, so please help as you can by visiting the NML link above. (There are two cover songs in this playlist from the album; the others are various covers.)

"Dear Boy" (Paul McCartney) - Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water Official Website

"Ram On" (Paul McCartney) - The Parson Red Heads
The Parson Red Heads Official site

"Waiting For War" (The Morning Benders) - The Submarines
The Submarines on MySpace

"Outlaw Blues" (Bob Dylan) - The White Stripes
The White Stripes on MySpace

"Taste" (Animal Collective) - Blind Man's Colours
Blind Man's Colour on MySpace

"Sweet Jane" (Velvet Underground) - Cowboy Junkies (live)

Stay tuned for more cover songs. This is playlist series will run throughout 2009. You can grab the media feed, follow IRC on Twitter or add us to MySpace.

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2 Comments:

At 4:35 PM , Anonymous tyrocks00 said...

man i am digging this new music right here.

 
At 9:43 PM , Blogger Alea said...

I especially enjoy the Blind Man's Colour track.. it's pretty ballsy to try to cover Animal Collective, and they pleasantly surprised me! Your later post of Brother Sport was equally as impressive. Thank you!

 

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