Beginning in 2006 with their debut, Words Are Dead, the Portland, Oregon based Horse Feathers have churned out three LPs of pensive folk music for the Kill Rock Stars label. Last week the trio released the Drain You 7″ (b/w “Bonnet of Briars“), their second 2010 release following the Thistled Spring LP last April.
Nirvana covers are nothing new, but here Horse Feathers deconstruct “Drain You” from the inside out, whittling it down to its bare essence, regurgitating the tune as an almost lullaby. At its core, driving the track, is Justin Ringle’s voice—haunting, contemplative and curious. As is the cover material.
Related: Horse Feathers :: The AD Interview
MP3: Horse Feathers :: Drain You (Nirvana)
MP3: Horse Feathers :: Thistled Spring
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This is the most embarrassing piece of shit I’ve ever heard.
1 | david November 14th, 2010 at 9:40 pmDifferent strokes for different folks. I think those are a couple beautiful songs and I just love that Nirvana cover. New to me, and thanks tons for posting.
2 | johnK November 15th, 2010 at 8:59 amI have to agree with johnK, I love both these tunes. And the cover of “Drain You” is really unique and beautiful, just great. Thanks for sharing them.
3 | TomK November 16th, 2010 at 12:09 pmYeah that cover is amazing. I was a huge Nirvana fan and I haven’t listened to very many Nirvana covers that transform the song so well without leaving the roots. It sounds similar to what Mark Kozelek did with modest mouse.
4 | nick bahula November 18th, 2010 at 8:03 am[...] a cover of the nirvana song from nevermind. you can check out a post about this and the b-side over at aquarium drunkard. good stuff. here's an interview i did with horse feathers' justin ringle last year as well.]Bob [...]
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