Bridging the Distance: A Portland, Or Covers Compilation, being released on April 17th, is a great reason to actually BUY a cd this year. This 19-track compilation features Portland bands such as Dandy Warhols, The Thermals, The Joggers and Chris Walla (of Death Cab fame) covering classic bands like Yes, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Skynard and The Boss. Not only do you get 19 never before released tracks of Portland goodness, but it all goes to benefit p:ear, a non-profit group here in PDX that “builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives”. Get this album the day it comes out. You won’t regret it, and someone else other than a fat CEO will benefit from it. Tracklisting after the jump…

Bridging the Distance: A Portland, OR Covers Compilation:

01 The Decemberists - “Think About Me” [Fleetwood Mac]
02 Pat MacDonald - “The Harder They Come” [Jimmy Cliff]
03 The Joggers - “Long Distance Runaround” [Yes]
04 The Snuggle Ups - “Dancing in the Dark” [Bruce Springsteen]
05 The Thermals - “Tangerine” [Led Zeppelin]
06 Christopher Walla - “Shattered Dreams” [Johnny Hates Jazz]
07 Viva Voce - “Eye in the Sky” [The Alan Parsons Project]
08 The Minus 5 - “That Smell” [Lynyrd Skynyrd]
09 Talkdemonic - “Sombre Reptiles” [Brian Eno]
10 The Minders - “Don’t Bring Me Down” [Electric Light Orchestra]
11 The Kingdom - “Sister Christian” [Night Ranger]
12 Lackthereof - “What a Fool Believes” [The Doobie Brothers]
13 Whip - “White Wedding” [Billy Idol]
14 Wet Confetti - “Invincible” [Pat Benatar]
15 The Dandy Warhols - “She Sells Sanctuary” [The Cult]
16 Point Juncture, WA - “Pearl of the Quarter” [Steely Dan]
17 Blitzen Trapper - “Crazy on You” [Heart]
18 Crosstide - “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?” [Elvis Costello]
19 Britt Daniel - “Bring It on Home to Me” [Sam Cooke]