Best Of: The Postal Service – Against All Odds
22nd August, 2008 by Chewbacca
I’m currently away on holiday, so I’ve picked out one of my favourite posts of the last year for you to enjoy – so whilst I’m not here, you can still get some good music – and if you’re a new reader/listener, it might be something new to you, or encourage you to browse through the archives. I will be back in the beginning of September!
Being described as “one of the best covers of all times”, The Postal Service’s rendition of Phil Collin’s “Against All Odds” certainly tries its best to please. The Electronic/Indie-pop duo of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) puts their distinct style on to a classic song, and completely redesigns the song. I’ve listened to it so many times since my friend sent it my way – and that’s exactly the type of song that I want to place on to Something Chewie. Here’s hoping you will enjoy “Against All Odds” as much as I do:
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Sorry for the lack of new songs for the weekend, but as I previously mentioned, moving can be quite a chore; I’m all settled in and ready to bring a great song for today’s track! Being described as "one of the best covers of all times", The Postal Service’s rendition of Phil Collin’s "Against All Odds" certainly tries its best to please. The Electronic/Indie-pop duo of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) puts their distinct style on to a classic song, and completely redesigns the song. I’ve listened to it so many times since my friend sent it my way – and that’s exactly the type of song that I want to place on to Something Chewie. Here’s hoping you will enjoy "Against All Odds" as much as I do:
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