Take Cover! The Polyphonic Spree Vs. Nirvana

When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week: The Polyphonic Spree takes on Nirvana’s “Lithium.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover!

Tim DeLaughter and his cult share the Kool-Aid and cast some sunshine on “Lithium,” Kurt Cobain’s dark ode to finding religion as a last resort. This version was released on the Spree’s 2006 Wait EP. When Nirvana cut the original, Cobain blew out his voice. The Spree probably blew some minds.

The Cover:

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The Original:

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3 Comments

  1. Official Ironman
    Posted September 22, 2009 at 3:52 pm | Permalink

    It would be a lot better if the PS’s lead singer didn’t sound like Richard Simmons.

  2. Matt
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 12:47 pm | Permalink

    i love the polyphonic spree, but give me a break.

  3. Tim DeLaughter
    Posted November 4, 2009 at 11:09 pm | Permalink

    Official Ironman…Hmmm, judging by your name, i have to admit your opinion of my sounding like Richard Simmons does hold some weight, pun intended. I kinda agree with ya i guess.
    I just wished I looked as good as he does in those sexy shorts, as I’m “sweating to the oldies”
    Tim DeLaughter

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