I never thought I’d get a Madonna tribute album in the mail, let alone one featuing Lavender Diamond, Giant Drag and Ariel Pink. Through the Wilderness is every bit as cool as it sounds.

MP3: Lavender Diamond – Like A Prayer (Madonna)
I was three years old when Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” came out. Mix that with a childhood fear of music made after 1970 and you’ll hopefully be able to forgive me for not being too familiar with the original. On the plus side, I can say that Lavender Diamond’s version is good enough to stand on its own. Her voice is just great for this. It’s a pretty straightforward take on the song with just piano, guitar and drums, but it’s all they need to keep this song beautiful.

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