20 November 2008

Nothing to feel guilty about.

True Story: I actually spilled coffee all over my couch upon hearing the news of Guilt By Association Vol. 2. And then once I cleaned up the mess, I actually listened to it and smiled a lot. You will too.

In case you're unfamiliar with the concept, GbA is basically a collection of indie-fied covers of your favorite pop songs. Really there is not a drop of irony, just a lot of talented artists trying their hand at the songs you'd least expect, but in a fun celebratory way, not a mocking, condescending way.

Besides, who wouldn't want to hear Kaki King taking on Justin Timberlake! Or hear Jukebox the Ghost get their Ace of Base on! Also Matt Pond PA actually make My Chemical Romance sound poignant. And best of all, you can stream the ENTIRE album. Give it a guilt-free listen:


And download a track too:

Tainted Love - My Brightest Diamond

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is awesome! I recently heard Glen Hansard cover Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas.

Emily Gigs said...

YES. I needed that Max Vernon cover in my life like whoa. Thanks for posting this!

Anonymous said...

Shara Worden is easily my favorite female vocalist. Thanks for posting the mp3!