Random Cover of the Week - New Pornographers’ Homage to ELO

The New Pornographers have a new live album out today exclusively at iTunes. The album was recorded live at the Apple Store in SoHo, and features a bunch of tracks from the band’s past albums. It also features a cover of ELO’s classic “Don’t Bring Me Down”. Check out the NPs grabbing a hold of the tune and throwing it down on French TV:

There’s a lot of energy in this song, and everything about it just works. In fact, the only problem I can see is that Neko Case isn’t with the band on it. Ah, Neko. One day you’ll realize you’re going to marry me…

Can’t wait to see these guys live in April. Keep posted for a review of the show.