What is the only thing in the world that could combine The Decemberists, Night Ranger, Britt Daniel, Sam Cooke, and Led Zeppelin? No, not a soundtrack to a Cameron Crowe semi-autobiographical, semi-emotional film romp, but you are close. Ozzfest?!? Getting colder. Stop guessing; it's a benefit album. Sure you knew that -- I bet it was on the tip of your tongue. But this is not just a regular ol' benefit album, but a benefit album of cover tunes. The album, Bridging The Distance, features many Portland-based artists, as well as a few out-of-towners, covering songs for local non-profit group p;ear. p;ear work to help homeless and transitional youth through education, art, and recreation. The album will be out April 17 via Arena Rock Recording Co.
BTD features The Decemberists, Britt Daniel, The Dandy Warhols, The Thermals, Talkdemonic, and others, covering songs by a bevy of famous artists. The songs covered run the gamut from silly ("Sister Christian") to annoying ("Sister Christian") to amazing ("Sister Christian"). Additionally, those purchasing the record through digital means will be treated to free bonus tracks not available on the CD. While you may look at the tracklist and cringe at the thought of something like The Dandy Warhols' take on "She Sells Sanctuary," we here at TMT would like to remind you that this LP is for charity, and only a giant douche would bag (ha, get it) on the noble work of others. Motorin?!
Bridging The Distance tracklist:
1. The Decemberists - Think About Me (Fleetwood Mac)
2. Pat McDonald - The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff)
3. The Joggers - Long Distance Runaround (Yes)
4. The Snuggle Ups - Dancing In The Dark (Bruce Springsteen)
5. The Thermals - Tangerine (Led Zeppelin)
6. Christopher Walla -Shattered Dreams (Johnny Hates Jazz)
7. Viva Voce - Eye In The Sky (The Alan Parsons Project)
8. The Minus 5 - That Smell (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
9. Talkdemonic - Sombre Reptiles (Brian Eno)
10. The Minders - Don't Bring Me Down (Electric Light Orchestra)
11. The Kingdom - Sister Christian (Night Ranger)
12. Lacktherof - What A Fool Believes (The Doobie Bros)
13. Whip - White Wedding (Billy Idol)
14. Wet Confetti - Invincible (Pat Benatar)
15. The Dandy Warhols - She Sells Sanctuary (The Cult)
16. Point Juncture, WA - Pearl Of The Quarter (Steely Dan)
17. Blitzen Trapper - Crazy On You (Heart)
18. Crosstide - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Nick Lowe/Elvis Costello)
19. Britt Daniel - Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke)
Digital Bonus Tracks:
Wroom - Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath)
Tara Jane O'Neil - They Don't Know (Kirsty MacColl)
Boy Eats Drum Machine - Starman (David Bowie)
The Punk Group - I Saw Your Mommy (Suicidal Tendencies)
Mirah w/ Golden Bears - Til Death Us Do Part (The Kinks)
Swan Island - Free Money (Patti Smith)
