No new computer yet, but I'm trying to give y'all at least a little something. Now, I've ventured into Canada before, but I've never been to Winnipeg, Manitoba. From what I know of geography and John K. Samson's lyrics, I imagine it to be a broke-down but beautiful place. Samson is the singer/songwriter behind the critically acclaimed Canadian indie rock band The Weakerthans, whose brilliant new album Reunion Tour is out now.Like other releases from The Weakerthans, Reunion Tour wraps punk, folk, and country around captivating stories told with highly literate and poetic lyrics that (when combined with Samson's earnest no-frills vocal delivery) feel more real than just about anything else I've heard in awhile. The music is urgent but reflective and sounds loose; like four guys just playing together in a wood paneled living room.
Reunion Tour sounds like the golden sun peeking out from behind a darkly clouded sky for a moment. It sounds like standing on the doorstep of greatness only to turn around and walk away without looking back. The music is not sad; it is not joyful. The music is contentedly smiling a half smile like things aren't really as bad as they may seem.
MP3 | The Weakerthans - Night Windows Reunion Tour
MP3 | The Weakerthans - Sun In An Empty Room Reunion Tour
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love it! definitely one of my favs of the year.
I've been listening to almost nothing but Weakerthans for the past three weeks. It's becoming a problem.
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