Fake Shark – Faux Real (Light Organ)
If you feel like you’ve heard of Fake Shark before, but can’t quite describe what it sounds like, you’re not alone. The Vancouver-based band has not made it easy for fans to keep up; each of the band’s four releases have showcased a different incarnation of the band from one album to the next.(CBC Music) +stream
Minotaurs – Aum (Independent)
As its title suggests, this new album is meant to serve as a meditation on the creative process and an ode to the spiritual journey that accompanies it. According to Minotaurs member Nathan Lawr (Vocals, Keys, Percussion), AUM serves as “an extension” of Weird Waves.(Indie88)
Oh Susanna – A Girl in Teen City
Twelve tracks in length, A Girl in Teen City sees Ungerleider team up once again with Jim Bryson in the producer’s chair. Bryson also plays guitar and keyboards, with the record featuring Eli Abrams on bass, Cam Giroux and Paul Brennan on drums, and Gord Tough on guitar. Guest vocalists include Holly McNarland, Gabrielle Giguere, Ungerleider’s sister Jessie and niece Sofia.(Exclaim!)
The Pistolwhips – Voices
The album starts with “Am I Real”, a track that starts small and builds until you feel that it has reached a dramatic climax, when really, the band is lining up to push the song one step further with an intense guitar solo. Not only does “Am I Real” serve as a unique choice to open the album with, but it also demonstrates the depth of songwriting and attention to detail throughout the record process that The Pistolwhips went to in order to ensure that every aspect of the song develops in a calculated and tasteful manner. The album continues with the explosive “You Know What It Is”, a straight up rocker that once again shows the musical craftsmanship of the band as each part drives the song forward in some way.(Canadian Beats)
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Hello hello! Just dropping in for a quick greeting, I won’t be around much for the next few days. We’re headed to Indianapolis this afternoon for the Indy 500. Fernando Alonso’s appearance in the race made for a good motivator to make the trip!
INDY!
Pretty cool.
I can’t say I’m big into motor sports, but Indy seems cool. Also there’s a Canadian to cheer for, so there’s that!
@Janet, If you keep your eyes open you might spot the author John Green amongst the crowd (he attends every year)
For me, Indy — not that it’s not breakneck fast, it sure is! — Indy doesn’t hold a candle to Formula 1, even if this weekend, it’s the unusual Monaco GP — still in the streets of Monte Carlo.
Garf, some people in Manchester’ve been having some wonderful reactions, statements, since the event.
The only thing stopping me from watching all 3 races is I don’t have the channel showing the Coca-Cola 600
I’ll be honest Benoit, I haven’t been watching the BBC news much since Monday. In fact I watch more of Heather Hiscox on CBC News today than I have the BBC most days this weeks (avoiding the election)
Have a great time Janet!
Thanks for the new releases Garf! I look forward to checking them out.
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The Minotaurs track up there was my fav this week.
The Pistolwhips were a band I voted for in Searchlight in the past. Their link didn’t work well for me up there. Was it this one? http://canadianbeats.ca/2017/05/22/pre-release-review-the-pistolwhips/
Well it’s been nice chatting…with myself. hehe
Playlist tomorrow is looking North.