Iron and Wine Cover Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Luther
Iron & Wine and Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell Reunite for New cover Album, “Making Good Time”
Table of Contents
Ten years after their first collaboration, Iron & Wine and Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell are back with a new album of covers titled Making Good Time. The duo announced the project on Instagram, sharing their excitement about revisiting their musical partnership with a collection that includes a few new songs.
A Decade of Musical synergy
The joint Instagram post revealed the cover art for Making Good Time, with the caption expressing their delight: “10 years on from the first record of covers we did together, we’re beside ourselves to pick it back up with a few new songs.” This reunion marks a significant milestone for fans who have cherished their previous collaborative efforts.
A Diverse Tracklist Featuring Unexpected Covers
Making good Time was recorded earlier this year in North Carolina, with production by Brad Cook and the involvement of a talented house band. The album boasts an eclectic mix of covers, venturing into the discographies of iconic artists such as U2, boygenius, Foreigner, and Roxy Music.
Bridwell shared his thought process behind selecting the songs for the album,particularly highlighting his choice to cover Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther.” He explained in a press release, “I chose to focus on ‘Luther’ after kinda hitting a wall wondering which songs would be best to contribute. After much hand-wringing, it hit me, ‘Why not just do my favourite song?’ I’d been playing the then-newly released GNX album on repeat and that song in particular with my girls to the point of exhaustion.” This personal connection to the track undoubtedly adds a layer of authenticity to their rendition.
upcoming Tour Dates
Adding to the excitement, iron & wine and Band of Horses are embarking on a co-headlining tour across the United States this september and October. fans can catch them live in cities including Redmond, Portland, San francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Anaheim. This tour promises to be a treat for lovers of indie folk and option rock, offering a chance to experience their beloved hits and new material live.