The Decemberists Cover Fleetwood Mac

The Decemberists and The Thermals are amongst the acts contributing tracks to a charity album rooted in their native Portland, Oregon.

The compilation is titled ‘Bridging the Distance: A Portland, OR covers compilation’ and will be released Stateside on April 17.

Proceeds gained from album sales will go to the charity ‘p:ear’ which helps the homeless and underprivileged youths.

Also appearing on the 19-track compilation are the likes of The Dandy Warhols’ Christopher Walla and Viva Voce.

Amongst the interesting covers are takes on The Cult’s ‘She Sells Sanctuary’, Led Zeppelin’s ‘Tangerine’, Bruce Springsteen and The Decemberists’ take on Fleetwood Mac.

The full track-listing, including the original artists in brackets, is as follows:
1. The Decemberists - 'Think About Me' (Fleetwood Mac)
2. Pat MacDonald - 'The Harder They Come' (Jimmy Cliff)
3. The Joggers - 'Long Distance Runaround' (Yes)
4. The Snuggle Ups - 'Dancing in the Dark' (Bruce Springsteen)
5. The Thermals - 'Tangerine' (Led Zeppelin)
6. Christopher Walla - 'Shattered Dreams' (Johnny Hates Jazz)
7. Viva Voce - 'Eye in the Sky' (The Alan Parsons Project)
8. The Minus 5 - 'That Smell' (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
9. Talkdemonic - 'Sombre Reptiles' (Brian Eno)
10. The Minders - 'Don't Bring Me Down' (Electric Light Orchestra)
11. The Kingdom - 'Sister Christian' (Night Ranger)
12. Lackthereof - 'What a Fool Believes' (The Doobie Brothers)
13. Whip - 'White Wedding' (Billy Idol)
14. Wet Confetti - 'Invincible' (Pat Benatar)
15. The Dandy Warhols - 'She Sells Sanctuary' (The Cult)
16. Point Juncture, WA - 'Pearl of the Quarter' (Steely Dan)
17. Blitzen Trapper - 'Crazy on You' (Heart)
18. Crosstide - ''What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?' (Elvis Costello)
19. Britt Daniel - 'Bring It on Home to Me' (Sam Cooke)