I have half a dozen songs by Xiu Xiu aka Jamie Stewart, none more recent than 2012 and half of them covers of Björk, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Tracy Chapman.
Xiu Xiu is back on my radar with another cover version, posted last week, of In Heaven aka Lady In The Radiator Song from David Lynch's astonishing debut Eraserhead.
Like the film, the song requires several listens before it begins to really work; clearly, I've found Jamie's vocal and musical stylings an acquired taste. However, stick with it and the reward will come.
If you enjoy this, or Xiu Xiu in general, you'll be pleased to know that there is a live concert, Eraserhead Xiu Xiu, with accompanying album and film (on VHS!) which you can order now.
In Heaven is a popular song for 'alternative' and/or 'indie' artists to cover, as these three examples by Win, Zola Jesus and Pixies amply demonstrate.
And here's the original by David Lynch and Alan R Splet, featuring Peter Ivers on vocals and actor Jack Nance looking disturbed, something he honed to perfection over the years.
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