Angel Olsen has shared another new track from her forthcoming ’80s covers EP ‘Aisles’, releasing her take on ‘Safety Dance’ by Canadian synth-pop outfit Men Without Hats.Olsen’s industrial-tinged take on the 1982 classic is slower and considerably darker than the upbeat original, progressively building in intensity over time.“I felt this song could be reinterpreted to be about the time of quarantine and the fear of being around anyone or having too much fun,” Olsen commented in a statement. “It made me wonder, is it safe to laugh or dance or be free of it all for just a moment?”Listen to Olsen’s cover of ‘Safety Dance’ below:Olsen announced ‘Aisles’ earlier this month alongside a rendition of ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan.
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