Covers II

Released in 2019, Covers II serves as the spiritual successor to Greg Laswell's 2009 Covers EP. While his original compositions are highly regarded in the indie-folk world, Laswell has carved out a distinct niche for his transformative reinterpretations. This album focuses heavily on 80s and 90s alternative and new wave influences, including tracks by Depeche Mode ('Never Let Me Down Again'), The Psychedelic Furs ('Love My Way'), and Placebo ('Without You I’m Nothing'). Laswell, a skilled engineer and producer, handled the recording himself, leaning into his signature vocal layering and rich piano-driven arrangements. Critically, the album is noted for its ability to maintain a consistent mood despite the disparate origins of the source material. It occupies a unique space in his catalog, functioning as both a tribute to his influences and a showcase for his specific 'cinematic-melancholy' production style, which has made him a favorite for film and television music supervisors.