This week’s entry was inspired by a covers-infused dinner Noise Pop put on with local SF supper club graffEats on May 25, 2011. The chef prepared dishes that were covers of famous chefs’ dishes, with which Noise Pop paired cover songs. So every song in this episode is a cover. Taking it a step further Dawson and the team explore the different ways a cover can be done. To gain some insight Jesse and Dawson speak with Josh Modell, A.V. Club‘s Editor-in-Chief, about his fantastic Undercover series. With some help from Josh, the gang focuses on the recent past and finds covers of artists all over the spectrum from Joanna Newsom to Kermit the Frog. NOTE: There is no Ear About Town this episode, however it will return next time.
Track list:
Serious
“Such Great Heights” (The Postal Service) — Iron & Wine, Garden State Soundtrack
“Bridges and Balloons” (Joanna Newsom) — The Decemberists, Live
“He Hit Me” (The Crystals) — Grizzly Bear, Friend
Ironic