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May 31, 2007

Dr. Dog, Soft Tigers, And Hey Willpower! Cover Architecture In Helsinki

Can't blame the Aussies of AiH for going big with "Heart It Races," the global-grooved steel-drumming stand-out from Places Like This. In addition to commissioning remixes from folks like Pink Skull and DJ/Rupture & Mr. Lee*G, Architecture In Helsinki has tapped three acts to cover the tune. (This is where we remind you that the record ain't even out yet.) In case you haven't heard the original, head here for the vid (and for those in YouTube-hating places of employ, stream at MySpace), and then a have a listen of the following cover salute. Hey Willpower! and Soft Tigers play up the dance pulse of "Heart It Races," while Dr. Dog do it up with handclaps, slide guitar, some trippy hollerbacks, and their trademark throwback vibe.

Dr. Dog - "Heart It Races"

Hey Willpower! - "Heart It Races"

Soft Tigers - "Heart It Races"

Dr. Dog being a Stereofave and all, thought it'd be nice for you to take theirs as a little souvenir from Helsinki.

Dr. Dog - "Heart It Races" (MP3)

Enjoy.

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wow. just throw in a hardcore version of 'heart it races' and i can get every single one of my friends their own 'heart it races'. hell- throw in a version with heavy breathing and there's a version for all my personalities. all 3 are good covers proving the validity of the original song to those sexy skeptics, but i still like the original best-- oh go disagree with me.

Posted by: calebs at 05/31/07 1:43 PM | Reply
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no disagreement here, calebs. i like the original best, then Dr. Dog, then a tie between hey willpower and soft tigers. really awesome project, though. and dr. dog is awesome.

Posted by: pissymist at 05/31/07 2:06 PM | Reply
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Hey guys! You should really check out this awesome remix of the Peter Bjorn and John song "Young Folks." It's done by none other than Kanye West! I'm sure you won't be diasppointed!


http://www.redmusic.com/streams/PeterBjornJohn/kw_youngfolks.asx

Posted by: chelsea at 05/31/07 2:42 PM | Reply
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I like Hey Willpower's the best, I think it brings out the funnest aspects of the song, and I love the background vocals! I want to play it at a BBQ and then take my top off. Then I'll be topless!

Posted by: Phyllis Nefler at 05/31/07 2:49 PM | Reply
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This is great, did I miss something, do you only stream mp3's now?


Goddamn I love me some dr. dog

Posted by: HTFAF at 05/31/07 2:50 PM | Reply
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The new AiH is wonderful btw. In case you didn't know. I'm sure you did.

Posted by: Kyle at 05/31/07 5:43 PM | Reply
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you can play all three at the same time and it still sounds good

Posted by: stephen at 05/31/07 6:45 PM | Reply
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the dr.dog version is incredible. thanks for posting this one!

Posted by: derek at 05/31/07 8:44 PM | Reply
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it's called places like this, not people

Posted by: Britney Spears at 06/01/07 8:46 AM | Reply
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dr. dog is fuckin' awesome it's just...i don't what it is, but they're fuckin' great!

Posted by: coach teddy blood at 06/01/07 2:29 PM | Reply
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hell yeah hey willpower

Posted by: fat guy in a little boat at 06/02/07 6:44 PM | Reply
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wow. the tigers version plays half a click slower off here. must have encoded funny.
suggest that if you wanna hear it at what i assume is the proper speed you listen to it off they myspace.

Posted by: honky ming at 06/04/07 5:03 AM | Reply
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wow. the tigers version plays half a click slower off here. must have encoded funny.
suggest that if you wanna hear it at what i assume is the proper speed you listen to it off they myspace.

Posted by: pintos at 06/04/07 7:22 AM | Reply
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Oh wow... Dr. Dog's version is insanely good. I would say way better than the original, and the best of the remixes.

Posted by: Jing! at 07/02/07 9:39 AM | Reply
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Oh wow... Dr. Dog's version is insanely good. I would say way better than the original, and the best of the remixes.

Posted by: Jing at 07/02/07 9:42 AM | Reply
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Soft Tigers version is my favourite.
its so good!!!

Posted by: Whale Bones at 11/04/07 4:48 PM | Reply
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I'm going to have to say Dr. Dog did it up the best, very chill and mellow. Makes me want to sit around a fire with friends and just relax.

Posted by: Jamie at 05/30/08 4:39 PM | Reply
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