What I wasn't aware of, and this is probably old news, is that the melancholic folk stylings of Jose Gonzalez (who also hails from Sweden) covers the song. I have no idea how a person named Jose Gonzalez is from Sweden, and frankly, I don't care. The only thing that I'm concerned about is how excited I was when I heard it today. After hearing Jose serenade me with his touching, masculine, hella dope siren song, I couldn't figure out if Jose is covering The Knife, or if The Knife is covering Jose. Being too lazy to spend five minutes and research, I'll let you make your own decision. It doesn't really matter, as both versions are totally flippin' awesome.
mp3:
Jose Gonzalez: Heartbeats
The Knife: Heartbeats
-Mike
PS If you haven't seen The Knife's acceptance speech at the Swedish Grammys (where they destroyed the competition apparently, I guess they're Sweden's version of Mary J. Blige), I suggest you check it out; it's deliciously weird:
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Um, these songs both came out like two to three years ago. Additionally, Jose covers Knife, not the other way around. Jose's version was even featured on a Starbucks compilation CD (seriously degrading its coolness). Still, awesome songs, I have to agree. Everyone should also listen to "we share our mother's health" from their new album "silent shout".
P.S. That was the most terrifying acceptance speech I've ever seen. Wish I spoke Swedish.
Solid recommendation... I'm digging "silent shout" currently...
I love your knife
"I love your knife"? Has this place so quickly degenerated into a venue for poorly masked penis references? For shame!
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