Animal Collective Releases Cover Of Martha and the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack” Off New EP

The Baltimore-born Animal Collective released a new track last week in anticipation of the release of their newest EP, The Painters, which is due out on Friday. The song is a cover of the 1967 Motown classic, “Jimmy Mack,” originally by Martha and the Vandellas. The original song captures the quintessential sound of that era, with the buttery female harmonies and feel-good sound. Animal Collective’s take on the classic still captures the upbeat nature of the original, while putting their signature twist on the sound.

Animal Collective’s take on the classic still captures the upbeat nature of the original, while putting their signature twist on the sound. The trio has played their take on “Jimmy Mack” frequently in live performances, but this swirling studio take is brand new. You can compare Martha and the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack” with Animal Collective’s newly released cover below.

Animal Collective’s Newly Released “Jimmy Mack”

Martha And the Vandella’s “Jimmy Mack”

[H/T Rolling Stone]