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Cavalcovers
Rock · 2022

Cavalcovers

black midi

black midi tackles covers, twisting familiar tunes into intricate, math-rock-infused maelstroms. Expect unpredictable shifts and raw energy.

March 22, 2022 · Rough Trade

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Cavalcovers presents black midi's distinct, frenetic energy applied to a selection of cover songs, transforming familiar melodies into something entirely new and often unsettling. This EP is not about faithful renditions, but rather a radical deconstruction and reinterpretation, where the band's signature math rock precision, post-punk aggression, and theatrical flair are unleashed on tracks by other artists. It's a dizzying listen that demands attention, constantly challenging expectations of what a cover version can be.

Moments Worth Listening For
The unexpected time signature shift that completely recontextualizes a well-known chorus.
A sudden, almost jarring instrumental breakdown that dissolves into a sparse, unsettling vocal passage.
The way a familiar melody is stretched and distorted by angular guitar riffs, creating a sense of beautiful unease.
A moment where the band's collective improvisation pushes a cover song into entirely new, aggressive territory.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cavalcovers sound next to the rest of black midi's catalogue?

Storytelling-0.7σ

The writing eases a touch away from storytelling, more understated than usual.

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