Woah this cover that Frightened Rabbit did is blowing my mind right about now. It’s a cover of The Philistines Jr.’s “My Brother Tom, The Green Beret”. It shows a side of them that I haven’t heard before. Scott’s vocals hit a warm baritone that I’m digging the hell out of. The Joy Division-esque percussion and jangly guitars do the original plenty of justice.
The cover is taken from If a Lot of Bands Play in the Woods…? , a compilation cover albums that will accompany The Philistines Jr.’s new album.The National, Jónsi, Mercury Rev, Tokyo Police Club and Tapes N’ Tapes are also featured on it.
Download the cover below:
[mp3]: Frightened Rabbit – My Brother Tom, The Green Beret (The Philistines Jr. Cover)
Hit the jump to check out Frightened Rabbit’s North American Fall Dates:
October 7 – Seattle, Wash. @ Showbox at the Market
October 8 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Vogue Theatre
October 9 – Portland, Ore. @ Wonder Ballroom
October 10 – San Francisco, Calif. @ The Fillmore
October 13 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Mayan Theatre
October 14 – San Diego, Calif. @ House of Blues
October 15 – Anaheim, Calif. @ House of Blues
October 16 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Beauty Bar
October 17 – Tempe, Ariz. @ The Clubhouse
October 19 – Dallas, Texas @ Loft @ Palladium Showroom
October 20 – Austin, Texas @ Stubbs BBQ
October 21 – Houston, Texas @ Walters
October 22 – New Orleans, La. @ Tipitina’s
October 23 – Gainesville, Fla. @ Common Grounds
October 24 – Orlando, Fla. @ The Social
October 26 – Athens, Ga. @ 40 Watt Club
October 27 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Neighborhood Theatre
October 28 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Starlight Ballroom
October 29 – Boston, Mass. @ Paradise
October 30 – New York, N.Y. @ Terminal 5
November 1 – Washington, D.C. @ 930 Club
November 2 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Diesel
November 3 – Detroit, Mich. @ Magic Stick
November 4 – Chicago, Ill. @ House of Blues
Frightened Rabbit – My Brother Tom, The Green Beret (The Philistines Jr. Cover) | Strangers in Stereo — 23 Sep 10
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Roy — 30 Oct 10
Man I love that song…
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