Shadow Puppets, Katy Perry, Lily Allen and Dr Fox's Old Timey String Band attempt Covers

I came across a number of wicked cool covers. There is something special about a cover by an artist you appreciate, especially if the cover is of a song you couldn't previously care for. Let's take S.O.S. from Rihanna for example. The Last Shadow Puppets did a rough cover of it, and now I think I kinda like the track.

S.O.S (Rihanna Cover) - The Last Shadow Puppets | zSHARE

Lily Allen and Kate Nash have a voices quite similar to one another, but unique in the greater music field. Lily Allen covers The Kook's Naive track. It's really great:

Naive (The Kooks Cover) - Lily Allen | zSHARE

Katy Perry took an interesting jab at Electric Feel by MGMT. I'm undecided.

Electric Feel (MGMT Cover) - Katy Perry | zSHARE

Dr Fox's Old Timey String Band did a sweet number on Kids (by MGMT).

Kids (MGMT) - Dr Fox's Old Timey String Band | zSHARE

Arctic Monkeys - Humbug album thoughts

Arctic Monkeys have recently released another album, Humbug. It is very cool. I have a few blog bffs who have reviewed the album already. I have abstained from reading their perceptions on account of not wanting to be swayed on my initial personal judgment of the album.

First thoughts: different, but great. There are sounds that blend 'typical' Arctic Monkeys music with that of The Shadow Puppets debut venture (which was a huge success by the way).

Their songs are still full of clever lyrics compiled with Alex Turner's genius insight into word usage. But there is somewhat less to jump around to in this album. Many of the tracks are in between lose-yourself-with-your-crazy-dancing-shoes and drift-into-505-mode. While you are encouraged to bob your head and tap your big toe, you are not inspired to get your sweat on with a crazy German audience (like I did in 07 to Favourite Worst Nightmare).

I think if give it a chance, you are bound to 'dig it'!

Track listing:
1. "My Propeller"
2. "Crying Lightning"
3. "Dangerous Animals"
4. "Secret Door"
5. "Potion Approaching"
6. "Fire and the Thud"
7. "Cornerstone"
8. "Dance Little Liar"
9. "Pretty Visitors"
10. "The Jeweller's Hands"

I am going to read these reviews now:
Luca
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The Last Shadow Puppets

Last year I went to Germany and got to see Arctic Monkeys live in concert. What a show!
Anyway, now I find out Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys front man) has joined forces with Miles Kane from The Little Frames and The Rascals. They call themselves The Last Shadow Puppets. From the little I have heard, I really like them and would like to see them perform sometime.

They have been touring Europe and are soon heading to the States. Fun fun.


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