Kurt Baker Announces “Got It Covered” Reissue & Shares Remastered “Hanging On The Telephone”

Kurt Baker has announced he will be reissuing Got It Covered via Oglio Records, originally released in 2010 as the explosive introduction to Baker’s solo career, Got It Covered has been remastered and will be available via digital platforms, as well as making it’s vinyl debut. The news is accompanied by the release of Baker’s electrified take on The Nerves‘ Hanging on the Telephone that was later covered by Blondie and L7. Got It Covered captures Baker channeling the spirit of late-’70s and early-’80s new wave, punk, and power pop through seven adrenaline-charged covers from artists like Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, The Knack, Nick Lowe, and The Vapors.

“Hey everyone, I’m beyond excited to finally share this with you… For the very first time ever, ‘Got It Covered’ is coming out on VINYL! This record means a lot to me, it’s my first release, and it’s a tribute to the songs and artists that helped shape my sound from day one. ‘Got It Covered’ is a collection of covers of classic power pop songs, the stuff that made me fall in love with melody, hooks, jangly guitars, and timeless songwriting. Getting to put my own spin on these tracks was how I found my voice early on, and that spirit is all over this record. This re-issue is something special. We’ve given it a brand new master for vinyl, handled by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering, so it sounds bigger, warmer, and better than ever on a turntable. It also features all-new artwork, giving it a fresh look while staying true to the original vibe. Same great power pop essentials, done the KB way, celebrating the classics while cranking up the energy. And to make it even more special, the first 90 copies are personally signed by me, so if you want one of those, don’t wait! Thanks so much for sticking with me over the years. I can’t wait for you to hear (and spin) this one the way it was meant to be heard.” (Kurt baker)