What's so good?
By Devin Duckworth | December 6th, 2011
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, indie cover songs are a craze that never ceases.
With 2011 kicking ass in the reproduced tunage department, I gotta say it was pretty challenging selecting only ten songs for this year’s playlist.
In terms of high-quality, fresh versions that delighted my ears upon listening, here is a list of 10 gems from 2011 that I believe epitomize remakes at their finest. Enjoy!
Listen to more Best of 2011 playlists here.
"Phoenix - 1901 (Birdy Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"The Strokes - Last Night (The Morning Benders Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"Zombies - Tell Her No (Tennis Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"Buddy Holly - Dearest (The Black Keys Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"Drake - Take Care (Florence + the Machine Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You (James Blake Cover)"
Download from:
prettymuchamazing.com (External Link)
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (Mr. Little Jeans Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends (Tokyo Police Club Cover)"
Download from:
prettymuchamazing.com (External Link)
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio (Oh Land Cover)"
Download from:
indieshuffle.com
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Dum Dum Girls Cover)"
Download from:
soundcloud.com (External Link)
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
Devin is a contributing writer for Nylon, a copywriter for Dolls Kill and founder of TEETH MAG.
Instagram: @devinduck
Twitter: @devinduckworth
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