I recently ran into this Italian-released Pavement tribute compilation, Everything Is Ending Here. While the 2xCD compilation is not all that impressive, Saloon’s cover of “Shoot the Singer (1 Sick Verse)” is a gem. Much in the same way that I have knowingly commited blasphemy because I like Pavement’s version of “Killing Moon” better than the Echo & The Bunnymen original, I’m going to go ahead and commit another act of blasphemy by embracing Saloons version of “Shoot the Singer” over Pavement’s. Aside from the allure of Amanda Gomez’s lush vocals, the addition of the organ and what sounds like a violin being played pizzicato are nice touches. Malkmus may perform the lyrics better, but her voice just trumps his delivery. Seriously good.
: Saloon - Shoot the Singer :
: Pavement - Killing Moon :
