Triple J: Feature Albums Of The Week

Triple J - "Like A Version" Compilation
The Decemberists - Picaresque

Triple J's morning show, Mel In The Morning, has a segment called "Like A Version", which features local Australian bands (and a few international acts) as musical guests who will re-interpret another artists' song, basically doing covers. The segment has evolved into a 23-track compilation which is out now and features such covers as The Cat Empire covering The Eagles' Hotel California, Damien Rice covering Prince's When Doves Cry and John Butler Trio covering The Police's Message In A Bottle.

Portland's The Decemberists are what makes folk rock not just for the easy-listening crowd. This album is pure folk pop/rock bliss and singer-songwriter, Colin Meloy, takes us on a journey of love lost through death, disease or some other form of tragedy. Such a beautiful album and possibly one of the major contenders as one of my favourites of this year.
Download mp3 (Track #8): The Engine Driver via InSound.

Starting this Friday, you get to hear all the tracks from both albums at various times for 1 week on Triple J, which you can listen to live online here.

Both albums are out now.

Official Websites:
Triple J
The Decemberists