While recently working on a singles cover project, Jared Putnam of The March Divide decided to revisit a couple of covers, from years past. The first, “Pictures of You” (by The Cure) was originally released on The March Divide’s 2014 EP, Four. Never really happy with the final outcome of the song, Putnam worked with mix engineer Mike Major (At The Drive-In, Coheed and Cambrea), to add keys & remix the The Cure cover. Next on the list of covers to revisit, was a cover of “Love Song” (also by The Cure). Originally recorded in 1999 by Level, Putnam’s band at the time, for a tribute to The Cure EP, released by Ballyhoo Withdraw Records early the next year. This hard to find cover has been remastered, by Mike Majors. “Over a long period of time, I plan to cover all of The Cure’s album Disintegration,” says Putnam. “I thought it was a good opportunity to get these two more in line with what I’m hoping to do.”
credits
released April 21, 2017
"Pictures of You" written by The Cure.
Jared Putnam - Vocals/Guitar/Piano/percussion
Michael Hernandez - Percussion
Patrick Reetz - Bass
Mike Major - Keys
Recorded by Jared Putnam at home in San Antonio, TX & Patrick Reetz at home in Austin, TX (2014). Mixed & Mastered by Mike Major at Mike's Mix Room, in sunny Madeira Beach (2016).
"Love Song" written by The Cure.
Jared Putnam - Vocals/Guitar
Mike Hernandez - Drums
John Michels - Bass/Piano
Recorded & Mixed by Robert Manning at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX (1999). Mastered by Mike Major at Mike's Mix Room, in sunny Madeira Beach (2016).
Cover Art by Krist Krueger
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