Even the guitar is mightier than the sword! In this episode of McG’s Backroom, Bensel ruminates over musical adaptations of literary works, deciphering tracks from Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix, Earth Tongue, White Manna, and others. And a very special celebrity guest stops by to provide some invaluable insight.

Tracklisting:

Eric Bensel – Your Presenter Speaks 0:00
Velvet Underground – Venus in Furs 3:13
Stereolab – Enivrez-vous 8:18
Radiohead – Banana Co. 12:06
Jimi Hendrix Experience – Up from the Skies 19:49
Chelsea Light Moving – Burroughs 22:42
Earth Tongue – Microscopic God 28:51
White Manna – Ape on Sunday 40:30