Run Toto Run – Sleepyhead (Passion Pit Cover)

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Only one word can accurately describe what Manchester’s Run Toto Run have done with ’s “Sleepyhead.” It’s completely gorgeous. Gone is Michael Angelakos’ signature helium falsetto. It has been replaced with the buttery smooth hymnal purr of frontwoman, Rachael Kichenside. The synths were swapped for an inspired violin arrangement and utterly fantastic guitar work.

Just listen to this. Now.
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Much thanks to the glorious Neon Gold, who really should get off Blogger and move to WordPress. :)

by Luis Tovar on June 5, 2009 ‡ 1 reaction

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Marygold June 5, 2009 at 8:48 pm

This is just plain perfect.

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changa June 5, 2009 at 9:00 pm

all I can think to say is…WOW

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naeem June 5, 2009 at 10:00 pm

LOVE IT

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turbo June 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Damn, that was good.

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Jose June 17, 2009 at 1:24 am

Passion PIt,so cool,so nice,so…friedly,i love this song.

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jamescastleton (James Castleton) March 11, 2010 at 6:10 pm

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