Camper Van does Lindsey

[CarneVaca]

I was just listening to some of the Camper Van takes on Tusk songs. I found myself gaining an appreciation for some of their takes that I didn't really appreciate at first. For instance, I am now digging "Walk a Thin Line," even though the xylophone riff is still a bit distracting. I am also getting into their version of "I Know I'm Not Wrong."

I still think their takes on "Save Me a Place," "Think About Me," "The Ledge" and "What Makes You Think You're the One" are quite inspired. "What Makes You Think You're the One" loses the anger but becomes a melancholy, amost introspective number. I still think "Sara" is too creepy and I wish they hadn't done that weird middle part in "Angel." Same for "Tusk," although there is a condensed version of "Tusk" that is much better.

Incidentally, Camper Van is now performing "Walk a Thin" line in concert, which replaces "Tusk."

Also, and believe me I don't get paid for this, Camper Van just released three new songs. You can get them at iTunes. A full-length album is coming in September.

The songs available at iTunes:

White Fluffy Cloud (bad-ass guitar rocker)
That Gum You Like (beautiful dreamy soundscape that you wouldn't expect with a title like that. Methinks this song was written in memory of George Harrison.)
51-7 (poppy number with grab-you-by-the-collar social commentary.)