Seems the trend of getting a bunch of bands together to do crazy covers for the benefit of a charity organization is really taking off. That latest example is Bridging the Distance, a collection curated by Arena Rock Recordings (and set to be released by that label on April 17) featuring Portland-based bands. Proceeds from the album's sales will go to p:ear, which the label describes as "a local education, art, and recreational program for homeless and transitional youth." Curious highlights include the Thermals doing Zep's "Tangerine," the Minus 5 handling Skynard's "That Smell," the Dandy Warhols' with the Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary," and Blitzen Trapper on Heart's "Crazy on You." Follow on after the jump for complete details on who is covering what...
The Decemberists - Think about Me
Originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac
Pat MacDonald - The Harder They Come
Originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff
The Joggers - Long Distance Runaround
Originally recorded by Yes
The Snuggle Ups - Dancing in the Dark
Originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen
The Thermals - Tangerine
Originally recorded by Led Zepplin
Christopher Walla - Shattered Dreams
Originally recorded by Johnny Hates Jazz
Viva Voce - Eye in the Sky
Originally recorded by The Alan Parsons Project
The Minus 5 - That Smell
Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Talkdemonic - Sombre Reptiles
Originally recorded by Eno
The Minders - Don't Bring Me Down
Originally recorded by Electric Light Orchestra
The Kingdom - Sister Christian
Originally recorded by Night Ranger
Lackthereof - What a Fool Believes
Originally recorded by The Doobie Brothers
Whip - White Wedding
Originally recorded by Billy Idol
Wet Confetti - Invincible
Originally recorded by Pat Benatar
The Dandy Warhols - She Sells Sanctuary
Originally recorded by The Cult
Point Juncture, WA - Pearl of the Quarter
Originally recorded by Steely Dan
Blitzen Trapper - Crazy on You
Originally recorded by Heart
Crosstide - (What's So Funny 'Bout)
Peace, Love and Understanding?
Originally recorded by Elvis Costello
Britt Daniel - Bring It on Home to Me
Originally recorded by Sam Cooke