I Want You by Tashaki Miyaki
originally by The Troggs

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“All My Friends” by Tokyo Police Club

Originally by LCD Soundsystem

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I can’t imagine anyone is going to argue that this cover is better than the original, but it’s a fun take on a perfect song. So here goes Tokyo Police Club with their 2007 entry into their 10 Covers/ 10 Years/ 10 Days project. The melancholy is gone, and it’s transformed into more of a rocking affair, but it’s still solid and worth a listen. Be sure to check out the Tokyo Police Club Soundcloud page to keep up with their 10 Covers/ 10 Years/ 10 Days project. 

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“Long Distance Call (feat. Ray Suen of Mariachi El Bronx)” by Tokyo Police Club

Originally by Phoenix

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Add another solid cover to the Tokyo Police Club 10 Covers Project. This time they take Phoenix’s 2007 ear candy treat, “Long Distance Call” for a rollicking ride. Definitely one of the better of the bunch so far. Give it a listen for sure! Be sure to check out the Tokyo Police Club Soundcloud page to keep up with their 10 Covers/ 10 Years/ 10 Days project. 

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“Little Sister” by Tokyo Police Club (feat. Orianthi)

Originally by Queens of the Stone Age

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Continuing with their 10 Covers / 10 Years / 10 Days project, today we get Tokyo Police Club taking on Queens of the Stone Age with the help of Orianthi’s guitar muscle. It’s another solid take that doesn’t take too many liberties with the original but is an interesting sound all the same. Be sure to check out the Tokyo Police Club Soundcloud page to keep up with their 10 Covers/ 10 Years/ 10 Days project. 

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“Since U Been Gone” by Tokyo Police Club

Originally by Kelly Clarkson

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So far, they’ve handled The Strokes, Moby, and Jimmy Eat World so naturally, the next step is Kelly Clarkson. Of course it is. They do a ragged, jangly pop take on the pop hit and it’s a fun time all around. Be sure to check out the Tokyo Police Club Soundcloud page to keep up with their 10 Covers/ 10 Years/ 10 Days project. 

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“Sweetness” by Tokyo Police Club (feat. Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit)

Originally by Jimmy Eat World

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Continuing with their 10 Covers/10 Days/ 10 Years project started yesterday with the cover of Moby’s “South Side”, today Tokyo Police Club go back to a soft spot of mine by diving into Jimmy Eat World’s “Bleed American” days (I’m a sucker for Clarity and Bleed American) and they bring with them Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit to sweeten the deal. Definitely worth a listen. Subscribe to Tokyo Police Club’s Soundcloud page for each new cover.

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“Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Sea of Bees

Originally by Blue Oyster Cult

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“Twisterella” by Death Cab for Cutie

Originally by Ride

Recorded in-studio at the BBC

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“Wichita Lineman” by Housekeeping 

Originally by Glen Campbell

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There have been many covers of this track by everyone from Johnny Cash (a personal favorite) to R.E.M. This particular version, takes a fairly straight forward approach to covering the classic, but adds a dreamy electro production to the proceedings, resulting in a lovely synth-pop take. Definitely treat your ears to this goodness and then grab it for free at the Housekeeping Bandcamp page.