The Shins - Strange Powers video free download

Berus7777

I love the idea of paying tribute to The Magnetic Fields (and, in particular, Stephin Merritt), but I'm afraid this just didn't work for me. I just need Stephin's voice and the churning (yet lilting) rhythm of the original. On the other hand, who would I like to see cover this track... ? Nick Drake would've been interesting... (Then again, I'd love to hear Stephin cover "Pink Moon" or "Fly". For some reason, I sort've hold Stephin and Nick Drake in the same artistic space... however valid or invalid that might be.) 

BananaSquid

The consumer is king And unhappiness is treason Amazingly insightful Mr Merritt.

Alejandro Rencor

This guys has no balls to sing a word like "prostitutes". Poor Merritt, what a shameful cover.

Edward Colburn

This cover isnt as good as the original but the Shins cover of We Will Become Silhouettes by the Postal Service is amazing!

XDRory

I think it's excellent and only natural that it should be done. I could think of a ton of Magnetic Fields songs that the Shins could've written.

AiAiSamurai

It's a Magnetic Fields song. Just in case you don't know :) I'm a fan of both bands and I really like this version.

DinnerisSwerved

This is a fucking horrendous.

RadioNul

Yes indeed, and it would be the first time Jens Lekman sings a song with good lyrics.

Berus7777

OMG... Seriously?? They covered and DESTROYED The Magnetic Fields' classic "Strange Powers"??!?? Wow, is this ever bad. Shame on you pathetic shins... shame, shame shame... stick to your own crap, please... don't even touch Stephin Merritt's work.

drs2211

isnt all of jens lekman just attempts at magnetic fields but in a not bad way

phwaizy

Have you heard the original? You should listen to it if not, it's great.

MrKleenexDude

I'll have what you're smoking.

drewster6279

its a cover

Ray Trammell

It's a good cover, but Merritt's voice is more memorable

Luckdragon

I like both bands on their respective merits (haha), but I really don't like this cover. I find Mercer's breath pauses to be totally weird and not working with the song. Just an opinion.

Arrested101

@Romeoette666 A lot... apparently ha

David Evans

I also prefer magnetic fields version but the fact that Shins choose to cover it and do such a nice job affirms their unique greatness I think. Love the Shins and can't wait for their new CD (with Simple Song on it)

AidsSandwich

It's good, but it's half the original.

Romeoette666

There are prostitutes in Thailand.

WHiRLED PEACE

@1991stacy yeah the voice needs to be deeper, or at least have a lower harmony

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