Soreng Sani

Alas, cover week comes to a tearful close. No one won the contest. So, without further adieu I present to you the Asian Iron Man! Sabbath rules!!

Iron Man by whoawhoayeahyeah

PJ Pooterhoots

Weird name, weird album art, I know. Today's terrific and terrible cover song: PJ Pooterhoots's cover of Hall and Oates' "I Can't Go for That." Released in 2005, it features the vocal stylings of Japanese singer Kanoko from Cinnamon. The great thing about this song is that if you either hated or loved the Hall & Oates original - you'll love this one regardless! Gets me dancing every time. Pour yourself a drink, turn it up and dance in your socks!

Can't Go For That by whoawhoayeahyeah

Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

Cover week continues! Here's another favorite of mine. Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy released an album together titled The Brave and The Bold in 2005 featuring today's selection. This is their version of Elton John's "Daniel."

Post your favorite cover song and if I like it I might feature it on my blog on Friday!

Daniel by whoawhoayeahyeah

Aretha Franklin

Alriiiight, another cover! I think I might make this week "cover week". If you have any great covers that you think are blog worthy please post a comment below with your suggestion.

Today, Lady Soul's cover of The Band's The Weight. Not much to say. Just click and enjoy.......

The Weight by whoawhoayeahyeah

The Black Keys

The Black Keys came out with their sixth release, Brothers, last week. It's, as expected, another great album from this Akron, Ohio based duo. Now, if for some strange reason, you have never heard of this band or given them a serious listen to, you're better late than never. To put it simple, The Black Keys have this perfectly rough-hewn, gritty sound spiked with just the right amount of soul. They are a great band to see live. This cover of the Captain Beefheart song "I'm Glad", although un-released, is something I've recently been put on to and is just as enjoyable as any original work of theirs. I thought I would share it with you.

I'm Glad by whoawhoayeahyeah

T.O.B.E.

T.O.B.E., otherwise known as The Overton Berry Ensemble. I first heard this song, Superstar by T.O.B.E., during Satva Leung's session in Toy Machine's Welcome to Hell video (yeap, VHS). Look below for a clip from the video. Inevitably I sat through all of the credits to find out who the song was by. From then on I've had this obsession with this group. I bought the Feelin' Good compilation released by Ubiquity (another obsession, and they stay putting out amazing music) which at that time was the only way you could find it. I think that video (and the internet) had a lot to do with the band's "resurgence". Now you can order the vinyl straight from the man himself.

Superstar by whoawhoayeahyeah

D.R. Hooker

Here's a rare psychedelic, folk one for you. This song, Forge Your Own Chains, is off D.R. Hooker's 1972 album The Truth. Not much is known about D.R. Hooker. However, if you do ever come across the original album at a flea market BUY IT. It's currently valued anywhere between $700.00 and $1500.00 in good condition. Click here for a scan of the original album insert complete with lyrics.

Forge Your Own Chains by whoawhoayeahyeah

Unkle

Just released today! The new Unkle album, Where Did the Night Fall. I'm loving this track,Natural Selection, which features the Black Angels, who is another blog-worthy band. I have been a fan of Unkle since their first release in 1998. Unfortunately, none of their work since then has really caught my attention......except for now. Highly recommended.





Natural Selection by whoawhoayeahyeah

Nomo

Aaah...Nomo. The resurgence of Afro Beat has spawned a lot of notable bands. One thing I like about Nomo is that right off the bat they did not prescribe to the notion that Afro Beat had to be about large entourages of painted singers, dancers, drummers, brass sections etc. They created a small, intimate young group of highly talented and creative individuals that took the basics of Afro Beat and then added modern instrumentation and recording elements. This track, Nu Tones, off the album of the same name (different spelling, New Tones), is instant energy: tone is set with rapid rhythm and underlined with a melodic horn refrain, layered over a wonderful finger piano loop. Needless to say, I. dig. it.

Nu Tones by whoawhoayeahyeah

Son Lux

Here's another Anticon artist you should check out: Son Lux. Of particular note is today's track Weapons V. Released February of this year it's very cinematic. I would recommend turning up your speakers.............now.

WEAPONS V by whoawhoayeahyeah