Album artwork for A Cover Magazine - 25th Anniversary Edition by Giant Sand

2002's 'cover magazine' is a much less cryptic, typically literal title for one of giant sand's lighter alternative offerings. a collection of covers which says as much about howe gelb's personal musical taste as it does the friends he has made on his musical journey. being in the fortunate position of looking back on giant sand's output with the 25th anniversary reissue series, fire are able to see the influences which have shaped the existence of the band at each turn and chapter. neil young, johnny cash, nick cave and of course rainer ptacek have all made an impression and the tables are turned as giant sand give thanks with renditions of young's' 'out on the weekend', cash's 'i'm leaving now' and rainer's touching 'the inner flame'. more contemporary takes on pj harvey and goldfrapp show giant sand are forever keen and willing to listen. with giant sand's clattering percussion and howe's meandering vocals, nothing should be assumed before listening. 'cover magazine' was recorded live in the studio and is a selection of songs that have influenced them including pj harvey, nick cave, johnny cash, goldfrapp, black sabbath etc

Giant Sand

A Cover Magazine - 25th Anniversary Edition

Album artwork for A Cover Magazine - 25th Anniversary Edition by Giant Sand
CD

£8.99

Released 05/12/2011Catalogue Number

firecd180

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Giant Sand

A Cover Magazine - 25th Anniversary Edition

Album artwork for A Cover Magazine - 25th Anniversary Edition by Giant Sand
CD

£8.99

Released 05/12/2011Catalogue Number

firecd180

Learn more

2002's 'cover magazine' is a much less cryptic, typically literal title for one of giant sand's lighter alternative offerings. a collection of covers which says as much about howe gelb's personal musical taste as it does the friends he has made on his musical journey. being in the fortunate position of looking back on giant sand's output with the 25th anniversary reissue series, fire are able to see the influences which have shaped the existence of the band at each turn and chapter. neil young, johnny cash, nick cave and of course rainer ptacek have all made an impression and the tables are turned as giant sand give thanks with renditions of young's' 'out on the weekend', cash's 'i'm leaving now' and rainer's touching 'the inner flame'. more contemporary takes on pj harvey and goldfrapp show giant sand are forever keen and willing to listen. with giant sand's clattering percussion and howe's meandering vocals, nothing should be assumed before listening. 'cover magazine' was recorded live in the studio and is a selection of songs that have influenced them including pj harvey, nick cave, johnny cash, goldfrapp, black sabbath etc