mixtape maestro (2.0)

Could Jordin Sparks’ power pop ballad “Battlefield” have the potential of becoming the next “Umbrella”, spawning countless “ironic” cover versions all across the Inter-Webs over the next year? We’re not entirely sure, but we could dig that reality if the rest end up as nicely as this subdued take from London indie alt-rockers Fightstar.

Their version isn’t completely perfect (that “you better go and get your armor” line really demands some sort of dramatic spike), yet overall, hearing the song’s lyrical relationship drama dipped in Fightstar’s moody, rainy day reading makes for quite a pleasant listen.

Fightstar’s highly acclaimed third LP Be Human is available now.

DL: “Battlefield (Jordin Sparks Cover)” (alt)