The third in Chan Marshall’s occasional covers records, recontextualizing everyone from Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey, Iggy Pop & The Pogues. The exciting thing here is that Chan doesn’t just cover the song; she deconstructs it, changing arrangements, lyrics, and melodies. In lesser hands, this would turn into a giant mess. Still, Chan obviously loves the material so much she imbues them with a sense of awe. Her cover of The Pogues A Pair Of Brown Eyes is extraordinary and utterly beautiful. Likewise, what she does with Pa Pa Power by Ryan Gosling’s band Dead Mans Bones is nothing short of a revelation. Utterly captivating, a must-listen. Cop it here

 

 

 If you're like me and didn't really get The Weeknd until recently, let me tell you if behooves you to give his latest album a chance. This is the first time it really clicked for me, and I can't tell if its because its sounds like soundtracks to Tron Legacy and Drive had a concept album baby (starring Jim Carrey?) No matter the reason, this album is terrific and worthy of your time. Get it here