MINIMAL COMPACT “IMMIGRANT SONG” (1987)

originally recorded by Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin, 1970)

cover version appears on The Figure One Cuts (Crammed Discs, 1987)

Been jamming the best of Minimal Compact for a few weeks now. Had heard their name for years, but only just got around to giving them a listen. An intriguing cross-section of Israeli/Mediterranean rhythms and instrumentation, new wave, and post-punk. Must admit, this cover is kind of hilarious…and excellent, though relatively toothless compared to the original.