The track follows the success of the artist’s 2022 EP Dreamstate.
When it comes to covering a classic song, there is a delicate line to be towed between making the track and it’s sound your own while managing to keep the magic appeal and charm of the original. This is something that UK artist Roisin O’Hagan has done expertly on her stunning new cover on classic Flock of Seagulls track ‘I Ran (So Far)’.
The cover maintains the vintage sheen of the track, opting to stick with its nostalgic synth-pop charm, while injecting it with a bit more of a modern alternative pop flair thanks to the artist’s dynamic, fiery vocal style and energy. This makes for what essentially feels like a more modern take on the track, doing enough to make it feel vibrant and exciting again while holding onto its uniquely catchy charm and appeal, continuing to showcase the thoughtful appeal of Roisin as an artist while paying homage to a classic track. With the revival of 80s pop sounds in contemporary music today, this cover feels like it transcends both time periods, feeling timeless and immersive in the context of either.
