Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

You know the concept: an album of cover songs. Will Oldham, backed by Tortoise. Has loads of promise. The album is called The Brave And The Bold. Due out next week it features covers of songs by Richard Thompson, Elton John, The Minutemen, Devo, Milton Nascimento and The Boss.

Here's their take on Springsteen's Thunder Road

Here's the New York Times' take on the album.

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The screendoor slams, indeed.

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