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This Wind Waker Song Cover Is Objectively Amazing
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has one of my all-time favorite soundtracks. When we got word that an indie band had put lyrics to the game's Outset Island theme and reinterpreted the whole thing, I was dubious. After listening to Hot Freaks' song (several times in a row, in fact), I'm completely on board with it.
Here's the original tune, for reference:
And here's Hot Freaks' version:
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to listen to this again.

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