Every song on the album Overpowered is flawless. It’s a shame that Moloko is no longer (for my own selfish wants and needs), but Roisin Murphy is no less of a powerhouse on her own. I’m impressed by the creation of Beyoncé’s layers and harmonies.Īnthony Gonzalez was on my mind when I made this song. I wonder how Matthew Friedberger would assemble someone else’s twisted puzzle? “Sleep and the Heart” is intentionally disjointed. What a complete mind-fuck, though gorgeous in its storytelling and execution. The Fiery Furnaces’ Blueberry Boat is one of my favorite albums of all time. “Sleep and the Heart” – The Fiery Furnaces John Legend is a master of his craft, and I’d love to hear his interpretation. “Oh This Currency” is another attempt at R&B. “Your Condition” was designed to be a conversation held by one person, so I imagine Janine would have a very unique interpretation. Janine Rostron has this amazing ability to channel a number of characters with her voice and through her colorful compositions. This song was created for Autechre to dissect. “Monster” eventually took another direction, but Portishead could undoubtedly expand on the initial idea and make it into something beautiful. In the early stages of “Monster,” the programming that I had made reminded us of Portishead’s “Machine Gun” in its repetition and aggressiveness. Like a roaring engine determined to be heard through a sea of humming woes. While many genres are present, I believe Matt’s guitar work is what stands out. With “Obsession Kills,” we cover a great deal of musical textures over a very short four minutes. Their arrangements are lush and pristine.

The Wild Beasts obviously have impeccable vocal training (particularly Hayden Thorpe), and I feel they would be able to hit on the essence of what the meaning behind this song is quite well. The real nature of this concept is not as evident in the album recording as it is during our live rendition, though it comes close. “Can’t Say No” is my R&B overture to Deadeye Dealer. Guitarist Matt Vannelli also chimes in with his picks. Bad Penny download: Dearling Physique’s “ Discipline Your Hands”īelow, frontman Domino Davis details who he’d most like to hear cover that song – and every other one featured on Deadeye Dealer.In order to get the underground salivating, the band – which has toured with Bat for Lashes, Saul Williams and more – unveiled the album’s first single, “Discipline Your Hands,” two weeks ago. Which artists would they most like to hear cover it? For that matter, which artists would they most like to hear cover every song on their forthcoming new record? Two members of the band chimed in for the latest installment in the Bad Penny’s “Cover Me” series.ĭearling Physique’s self-released Deadeye Dealer – which is as creepy as it is catchy – doesn’t drop until January 11 (yes, the fated 1/11/11). Minneapolis’ R&B-ish electro-pop squad Dearling Physique recently released a new single.

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