Clash of the Cover Songs: Modest Mouse vs. Lenka

The Rules for Battle: Each week, we pit versions of the same song by two different artists in a head-to-head death match for musical supremacy. (Sometimes it will be the original recording vs. a cover version; other times it will be two different covers.) Then it's up to you to decide: Listen to and vote on which version you think should emerge victorious and which should be sent packing. May the best band win!



The Song: 'Gravity Rides Everything'

The Contestants: Modest Mouse vs. Lenka

In This Corner -- Modest Mouse: This long-running trio from Washington state released this tune on their major-label debut, 'The Moon and Antarctica.' Adored by hipster bloggers, 'Gravity' was catapulted into the mainstream by its featured spot in Nissan's 'Moms Have Changed' minivan campaign.

Modest Mouse, 'Gravity Rides Everything'

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In This Corner -- Lenka: Within moments, you can tell there's a distinct difference in the two versions. However, unlike other acoustic covers, the Aussie singer and her breathy voice retain the spacey feel (with a folk twist, of course) of the original but without all the electronics.

Lenka, 'Gravity Rides Everything'