Cover songs are hard to successfully pull off. Sometimes when you see a band doing a Carly Rae Jepsen or Miley Cyrus cover, you cringe. However, sometimes you find an effort that is rather commendable. Brooklyn indie pop duo Manicanparty sought out to do a justifiable cover of Miike Snow's "Animal." I think they did more than that, and added a visually intriguing video along with it. Check it out in the replies and leave your thoughts.
The best covers are usually the ones that take a unique and different spin on the song, rather than just copying it and making something nearly identical.