Sharon Van Etten announces epic ten cover album featuring Fiona Apple, Lucinda Williams and more

Sharon Van Etten disclosed epic ten—A double album in honor of her 2010 LP epicThe double album includes the original record and an LP with covers featuring Fiona Apple, Lucinda Williams, Big Red Machine, Courtney Barnett with Vagabon and more. Today (March 4), Van Etten released the cover of Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s “A Crime”. Check it out below and scroll down for the full track listing.

“Sharon is one of my favorite songwriters and I have been fortunate to have worked with her many times over the years,” Dessner said in a press release. “Recording ‘A Crime’ with Justin, more than 10 years after we discussed ‘Love More’ on MusicNOW with my brother Bryce – and reflecting on all our shared memories – felt like it had come full circle. It is an honor to pay tribute to Sharon and her incredible songs. We had a feeling that the door was about to fall off the hinges on this version and I think that’s what it sounds like. “

epic ten will be released digitally on April 16 and physically on June 11 via Ba Da Bing. Every Thursday prior to epic ten‘s release, Van Etten will share the next cover of the album.

Van Etten has also announced epic Ten: the documentary and the concert that will benefit the Zebulon location in Los Angeles. The film, which will be broadcast on April 16 and 17, shows Van Etten and her band epic in its entirety at Zebulon.

epic represents a crossroads for me as an artist ”, said Van Etten in press material. She continued:

From intern to artist at Ba Da Bing, from solo folk singer to playing with a band for the first time and going to tour shows where people showed up. I am amazed at the artists who wanted to participate in my anniversary celebration and re-release, from young inspirational musicians to artists who took me under their wing, who I met on tour, and to artists I have looked up to since I was a teenager. Each of these artists continues to influence my writing and provide a sense of camaraderie during this new era of music sharing.

epic ten

01 Big Red Machine: “A Crime”
02 IDLES: “Peace Signs”
03 Lucinda Williams: “Save Yourself”
04 Shamir: “DsharpG”
05 Courtney Barnett: “Don’t Do It” [ft. Vagabon]
06 St. Panther: “One Day”
07 Fiona Apple: “Love More”