The Arkells – Stella Heart Ocean (Cover)

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The Arkells Photo by K.NE

By Divine Right are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year as a leading indie rock band in the Canadian music scene with the help of a few Canadian artists. The Arkells, Sam Roberts, Jim Guthrie, Born Ruffians, and more have teamed up to create a tribute compilation album I Want Light.

The Arkells have released their rendition of By Divine Right’s “Stella Heart Ocean”. Lead singer of The Arkells Max Kerman discusses his inspiration:

“The first BDR song I heard was ‘Powersuit’ from Good Morning Beautiful. Musically it was on par with Revolver era Beatles stuff, and the voice was soulful, rich, and completely unique. From there I discovered the rest of BDR’s material, and was blown away with how much quality lived in the songwriting and production. Jose [Contreras]’s work speaks for itself – it’s heartfelt, funny, rocking, and sweet all at the same time. He’s such a pro. For anyone who’s ever listened to BDR or seen him live, knows José is a musical treasure to behold.”

Listen to the cover via Indie88,  and compare it to the original (video below).

I Want Light will be available as a free download Friday February 12th through Hand Drawn Dracula – view the entire track list below. 

Track list:

01. Jim Guthrie – “I Love Everybody”
02. Arkells – “Stella Heart Ocean”
03. Sam Roberts – “Medicine”
04. The Meligrove Band – “Nothing A-
Go- Go”
05. Shotgun Jimmie – “Little You”
06. Golden Dogs – “Kick This Bummer”
07. The Elwins – “Come For A Ride”
08. Lavender Orange – “Bigfoot”
09. The Shake Me Bake Me’s – “Bellyflop”
10. Andrew Roderiguez & the Good Bad
Kids feat. Lily Frost
 – “LDSC & 5
Bucks”
11. Jessie Stein w/ David Moore & Fjóla
Evans
 – “I Want Light”
12. Tim Vesley – “Shine so Shine”
13. Jeremy Fisher & Furnaceface – “Soft
Machine”
14. San Sebastien – “I Love A Girl”
15. Born Ruffians – “The Slap”
16. Dearly Beloved + Eamon McGrath – “Rock High”
17. Ryan Granville Martin – “I Will Hook You Up”
18. Stew Heyduk – “San Fransisco”
19. Thom Gill – “Wheels Slow”
20. Hopeful Monster – “Complicated”
21. The Très Bien Ensemble – “Hugger of Trees”
22. The Dill – “Listen to my Angels”

 

 

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