Michael Carpenter - Soop #5 - Songs of Other People (2012)

"Soop #5 - Songs of Other People" is an album by Australian multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Michael Carpenter, released on June 25, 2012, on his own independent label, Big Radio Records.

The album is the fifth installment of his acclaimed signature project, SOOP (an acronym for Songs of Other People), in which Carpenter reimagines the work of his favorite musicians and bands who influenced him.

The album is incredibly dynamic, sunny, and easy to listen to. It's a great example of how one dedicated musician can transform a collection of other people's songs into a cohesive, highly personal, and professionally crafted statement.