I don’t normally review EP’s but its Midas Fall so of course I want to.

Covers albums tend to be space fillers or an indication that a band is running low on inspiration. In this case I would suggest a three track EP is the former and calling it Cover Songs suggests the latter.  

The choice of cover song normally falls into one of three categories – The obvious, the left field choice and the obscure. In this case we get one of each.

First up is the left field choice of Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen. Slowed downed and full of twinkling keys, the vocals are full of restrained defiance. (there’s even a guitar that sounds suspiciously like it was lifted from Boys of Summer) Overall I’d say it was a successful cover.                                                     

I’m not a Radiohead fan and Creep has been done too many times by too many artists. Here it starts at absolute walking pace before at least getting a bit interesting when the big drums kick in. The vocals are impeccable though as they swoop and soar but as a song not for me.

Finally a more obscure tune in the form of Every You, Every Me from Placebo. In terms of the Midas Fall post rock musical template this is the closest fit and the slightly menacing atmosphere works really well. My favourite of the three.

As with all covers album your enjoyment will depend on your love of either the band or the original material but as a stop gap this EP al least warrants more a than a cursory listen