black midi have released Cavalcovers, an EP featuring covers of Taylor Swift, King Crimson, and Captain Beefheart, via Rough Trade.
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The EP follows Cavalcade, praised as one of the best albums of 2021 by The New York Times, Pitchfork, The FADER, Stereogum, and more. Last year, black midi recorded five special fan-voted covers for different territories and retailers that were available on bespoke limited flexis for fans that pre-ordered Cavalcade. Now, three of those covers are available for all to hear.
Cavalcovers includes a cover of King Crimson’s ’21st Century Schizoid Man,‘ which for the first time ever features all three members on vocals – bassist Cameron Picton, guitarist Geordie Greep, and drummer Morgan Simpson. It also features saxophone by Kaidi Akinnibi, who often plays live with the band. For a deeper look at the connection between black midi and King Crimson, check out the The Talkhouse conversation between Simpson and King Crimson’s Bill Bruford. The EP also marks Simpson’s first lead vocal appearance on a black midi release on their rendition of Captain Beefheart’s ‘Moonlight On Vermont.‘ Their cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has been long coveted by fans, shared via illicit Dropbox links and covert download pages. As longtime fans of Swift’s work, their resulting cover is an honest and heartfelt ode to the original sung by Picton.
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Cavalcovers Tracklist
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Originally by King Crimson)
2. Love Story (Originally by Taylor Swift)
3. Moonlight On Vermont (Originally by Captain Beefheart)
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