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The Best Covers Album In The World... Ever!

added 29 July 2009 at 12.54

Pete Mitchell is a man on a mission. And that mission is to compile a series of the greatest albums on a particular theme. But, like some kind of radio-based Captain Kirk, he needs a crew to go along with him. And that's where you come in. The second in our series of fantasy compilation albums is "The Best Covers Album In The World... Ever!"

Each day this week, Pete will be playing a couple of songs that fit that theme and inviting you to have your say. We'll gather them up here and give you the chance to make your own mega-playlist. So, leave a comment at the bottom and let us know what you think.

Here's what we have so far...

1. The Lemonheads 'Mrs Robinson'
Evan Dando gives the Simon & Garfunkle classic a mid-90s once-over.

2. The Jam 'David Watts'
Always a fan of The Kinks, it wasn't long before Weller gave a Kinks classic a good throttling.

3. Johnny Cash 'Hurt'
Who'd have thought the Man-In-Black's take on a Nine Inch Nails tune would be so moving.

4. Happy Mondays 'Step On'
A cover? A COVER? Why yes, of course it is. John Kongos did the original. Like, DUH!

5. Ian Brown 'Billie Jean'
King Monkey has a go at a Jacko classic.

6. Jimi Hendrix 'All Along The Watchtower'
The guitar maestro joins the elite club of artists that have actually improved the song they're covering.

7. Nirvana 'The Man Who Sold The World'
The occasion was the Seattle three piece's 'Unplugged' album. The result was jaw dropping.

8. Placebo 'Running Up That Hill'
Molko and co. take an admirable stab at a Kate Bush belter.

9. Siouxsie Sue 'Dear Prudence'
The Beatles get a goth makeover by Siouxsie. The fabs would be proud.

10. Frente 'Bizarre Love Triangle'
Coming in all the way from the leftfield, the Aussie indie darlings bash out a New Order anthem.

What do you think should be on our space album? Have your say here - leave a comment.

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1. Duran Duran - Come Up And See Me;
   Great Original But DD Improved It On Cover

   Posted by paul in oldham on 27/10/2009 15:43:26 | report abuse

2. johnny cash- personal jesus
   
   oasis - my generation
   
   travis - river (joni mitchell)

   Posted by lee smith on 05/10/2009 13:35:06 | report abuse

3. I completely forgot about Frente!
   
   How about "Victoria" by The Fall?

   Posted by Simon Green on 30/09/2009 07:33:46 | report abuse

4. Oasis' versions of I am the Walrus and Cum on feel the noize are pretty immense, I've also always liked Stereophonics cover of Handbags and Gladrags :)

   Posted by Jack Davies on 12/08/2009 00:39:00 | report abuse

5. The Fall - There's A Ghost In My House

   Posted by Chris S on 11/08/2009 13:03:42 | report abuse

6. Happy Mondays - Stayin' Alive
   Kirsty MacColl - A New England
   The Beautiful South - Don't Fear The Reaper
   (and Don't Stop Movin', Living Thing, This Ol' Skin, Blitzkreig Bop from their album of covers)
   Oasis - Heroes
   Tin Tin Out - Here's Where The Story Ends

   Posted by Chris S on 11/08/2009 13:02:25 | report abuse

7. Joey Ramones cover of what a wonderful world.

   Posted by Les Richardson on 10/08/2009 19:13:55 | report abuse

8. Sleeper's cover of Blondie's Atomic is great. And you can't leave out Oasis's I Am The Walrus...

   Posted by David on 01/08/2009 21:00:55 | report abuse

9. Whiskey in the jar - Metallica from the Garage Inc album.

   Posted by Frank on 01/08/2009 10:58:22 | report abuse

10. its maybe not groundbreaking stuff but i love spunge's cover of The J. Geils Band's centerfold.

    Posted by bob on 31/07/2009 01:57:31 | report abuse