Reviews

Tarantuela - Good Luck-Black Cat-Bad Luck

Tarantuela - Good Luck-Black Cat-Bad Luck
Tarantuela Good Luck-Black Cat-Bad Luck
Release Date: May 18, 2012
Cameron House Records; 12 Tracks

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Peterborough band, Tarantuela, release rocking debut album.

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Plants and Animals — The End Of That

Plants and Animals - The End Of That
Plants and AnimalsThe End of That
Release Date: February 28, 2012
Secret City Records; 11 Tracks

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Talent, skill and fun on latest release from Plants and Animals.

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The Darcys — The Darcys

The Darcys - The Darcys
The DarcysThe Darcys
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Arts & Crafts; 10 Tracks

 

Review by: Pete Nema

The Darcys self-titled release is an intricate, cohesive, and innovative piece of work. It is probably one of the best Canadian releases this year, and to make it all that more appealing, the band is currently offering the album for free.

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Cuff the Duke — Morning Comes

Cuff The Duke - Morning Comes
Cuff The DukeMorning Comes
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Paper Bag Records; 10 Tracks; CD, LP, DD

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

If this new album from Cuff the Duke is the low side of a two-album release, the high side is going to blow us away.

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Dan Mangan — Oh Fortune

Dan Mangan - Oh Fortune
Dan ManganOh Fortune
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Arts & Crafts; 11 Tracks; CD, LP, DD

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Three months ago, the title track of Oh Fortune was released as a preview of Dan Mangan's third and latest full length release. Like the single, the album features a distinctive guitar sound, bold percussion, and more prominent horns and strings.

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The Barr Brothers — The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers
The Barr Brothers — The Barr Brothers
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Secret City Records; 10 tracks

 

Review by: Lucas Samuels

The Barr Brothers debut LP is a true testament to the "do it yourself" artistic style that is so deeply embedded in Montreal's current independent music scene.

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The Little Stevies — Attention Shoppers

The Little Stevies - Attention Shoppers
The Little SteviesThe Place I Left Behind
Release Date: July 5, 2011
45 Records; 12 Tracks

 

Review by: Natalia Buia

The Little Stevies from down under rely on simplicity and optimism to lure in listeners with their sunny, sophomore effort Attention Shoppers.

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The Deep Dark Woods — The Place I Left Behind

The Deep Dark Woods - The Place I Left Behind
The Deep Dark WoodsThe Place I Left Behind
Release Date: August 2, 2011
Six Shooter Records; 13 Tracks

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Songs of lament and regret fill the latest CD from The Deep Dark Woods.

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Frank Turner — England Keep My Bones

Frank Turner - England Keep My Bones
Frank TurnerEngland Keep My Bones
Release Date: June 7, 2011
Epitaph Records; 12 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

England's folk troubadour returns with a collection of songs steeped with rich folk tradition, but injected with some punk rock spirit.

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Death Cab For Cutie — Codes And Keys

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Death Cab For CutieCodes And Keys
Release Date: May 31, 2011
Atlantic Records; 11 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

With Codes And Keys, Death Cab For Cutie show us that there's nothing wrong with lightening up a little.

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Chad VanGaalen — Diaper Island

>Chad VanGaalen - Diaper Island
Chad VanGaalenDiaper Island
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Flemish Eye/Sub Pop; 12 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Colleen Hale-Hodgson

Chad VanGaalen's fourth studio offering is yet another departure for this Canadian folk troubadour.

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Sam Roberts Band — Collider

Sam Roberts Band - Collider
Sam Roberts BandCollider
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Secret Brain/Universal; 13 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Sam Roberts Band is growing up without losing the fun factor.

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Okkervil River — I Am Very Far

Okkervil River - I Am Very Far
Okkervil RiverI Am Very Far
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Jagjaguwar; 11 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Chad Hutchings

After a three year stretch, Okkervil River has finally put something fresh on store shelves.

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Elbow — Build A Rocket Boys!

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ElbowBuild A Rocket Boys!
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Polydor Records; 11 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

After the success of 2008's The Seldom Seen Kid, Elbow return with another fantastic album that showcases the depth of their sound, as well as the talent of songwriter Guy Garvey.

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Mother Mother — Eureka

Mother Mother - Eureka
Mother MotherEureka
Release Date: March 15, 2011
Last Gang Records; 12 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Katie Christensen

Eureka: An interjection used to celebrate a discovery.

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Dinosaur Bones — My Divider

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Dinosaur BonesMy Divider
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Dine Alone Records; 11 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

On their full-length debut, Dinosaur Bones prove that the buzz surrounding them is well-deserved.

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Lykke Li — Wounded Rhymes

Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes
Lykke LiWounded Rhymes
Release Date: March 1, 2011
LL Recordings; 11 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Allyssia Alleyne

If Lykke Li's Wounded Rhymes, the Swedish singer's sophomore effort, proves anything, it is that the 25-year-old has done some growing up since releasing her 2008 debut, Youth Novels.

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Hey Rosetta! — Seeds

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Hey Rosetta!Seeds
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Sonic Records; 11 Tracks; CD, LP Vinyl

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

This highly anticipated third album from Hey Rosetta! will prompt even more reverence for the Newfoundland band.

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The Liptonians — Let's All March Back Into The Sea

The Liptonians — Let's All March Back Into The Sea
The LiptoniansLet's All March Back Into The Sea
Release Date: February 8, 2011
Head In The Sand; 11 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Lee Fraser

Cleverly written lyrics and ambitious sound are on offer from The Liptonians new album.

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The Decemberists — The King Is Dead

The Decemberists - The King Is Dead
The DecemberistsThe King Is Dead
Release Date: January 18, 2011
Capitol/EMI; 10 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Max Mertens

Let's get one thing straight: The King Is Dead isn't your typical album from The Decemberists.

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Kanye West Brings His ‘Fantasy’ To Fruition

Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West — My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Roc-A-Fella Records; 2010
13 Tracks; CD, MP3

 

Review by: Lucas Samuels

The idea that hip-hop albums are autobiographical is nothing new. Virtually every up-and-coming and established hip-hop artist alike touts their albums as reflections of their lives.

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The Details — The Original Mark EP

The Details - The Original Mark EP
The DetailsThe Original Mark EP
2010
5 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: V. Rachel Weldon

Winnepeg's The Details provide a solid five track EP (four new and one remix of the 2007 single "Floor Plans") to follow their acclaimed full-length debut Draw a Distance. Draw a Border.

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Olenka and the Autumn Lovers — And Now We Sing

Olenka and the Autumn Lovers - And Now We Sing
Olenka and the Autumn LoversAnd Now We Sing
Oh! Records; 2010
14 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: V. Rachel Weldon

You've heard Caribou's "Odessa", and whether you listen to Olenka and the Autumn Lover's album-opening single of the same name either by virtue of your partiality towards its title or because you read this stellar review of a fantastic sophomore album is insignificant.

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The Golden Dogs — Coat Of Arms

The Golden Dogs - Coat Of Arms
The Golden DogsCoat Of Arms
Nevado records; 2010
12 Tracks; CD, LP

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

The Golden Dogs ride the fine line between "That sounds like all their other albums" and "They changed their style too much". The result? Amazing!

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The Reason — Fools

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The ReasonFools
Warner Music; 2010
11 Tracks; CD

 

Review by: Sean McNamara

The Reason return with a diverse album jam-packed with straight ahead rock n' roll.

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