I’ve yet to hear HEM do a cover I didn’t like. Here, the Brooklyn based countrypolitan outfit take on Costello’s “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes.” (culled from the 2003 tribute compilation Almost You :: The Songs of Elvis Costello)
MP3: Hem :: (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
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It’s also available on HEM’s I’m Talking With My Mouth EP too , which also includes a lovely cover of Bruce Springsteen’s Valentine’s Day.
1 | Rupe November 23rd, 2009 at 1:41 pmSuch a brilliant take
2 | jesselun November 23rd, 2009 at 2:19 pm[...] has been making headlines a bit more throughout the music blogging community. On Aquarium Drunkard, this post was made about their epic song “(Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes,” a song that offers a [...]
3 | Hem offers a country feel to a Brooklyn crowd « Mystical Ignition November 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pmGreat cover – I like the way the mandolin plays the backing vox line in verse 2.
Why the This Year’s Model photo, though?
4 | radionowhere November 24th, 2009 at 12:14 amits just a cool pic
5 | Satisfied '75 November 24th, 2009 at 11:30 amJesus, this is beautiful. Where’s a good place to start with regards to their catalog?
6 | Kaley December 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm@ Kaley – yeah, pick up ‘Rabbit Songs’; it’s amazing
7 | Satisfied '75 December 5th, 2009 at 4:09 pm