The now defunct indie rock duo The Format recorded a great cover version of The Kinks' 1971 classic song, "Apeman." Listen closely to the lyrics - it's just another example of many that demonstrates the genius songwriting of The Kinks' Ray Davies. Also included is the original version for comparison. Check back in a few weeks because we're going to publish a playlist of cover songs of The Kinks' songs from artists and bands like Stereophonics, Of Montreal, Frank Black, Elvis Costello, Sonic Youth, The Jam and more.

Also featured in this mix is a fantastic cover by Ruby Weapon of Grizzly Bear's "Two Weeks," plus cover songs from Radiohead, Broken Social Scene, Au Revoir Simone, Band of Horses, Pennywise, Dr. Dog, Venice is Sinking, and Her Space Holiday. Thanks to CaptainObvious and CoverMeSongs blogs for some of these musical rarities.

"Apeman" (The Kinks) - The Format
Original: "Apeman" - The Kinks

"Two Weeks" (Grizzly Bear) - Ruby Weapon

"The Rip" (Portishead) - Radiohead

"Love Will Tear Us Apart" (Joy Division) - Broken Social Scene

"Oh You Pretty Things" (David Bowie) - Au Revoir Simone

"Your Love Is Forever" (George Harrison) - Band of Horses

"We're Gonna Fight" (7 Seconds) - Pennywise

"Heart It Races" (Architecture in Helsinki) - Dr. Dog

"Compass" (Okay) - Venice is Sinking

"I'll Believe In Anything" (Wolf Parade) - Her Space Holiday

Listen to all the Cover Songs playlist mixes.

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Labels: Cover Songs, Indie Cover Songs, The Kinks