D : "I love rock music, and if it was made after 1998? Get off my lawn!" A: "I don't identify as genre specific. If music gives me the feels, I'm all in, the weirder the better" WELCOME to "Album In An Hour" the podcast where two passionately opinionated music lovers dissect, resurrect and reconnect the best and worst of Canadian music.
We are back for season two!!We kick off with the double platinum and Juno winning album Scenery and Fish by IME I Mother EarthThe last studio album with Edwin before his departure less than one year later in 1997. IME maybe Canadians biggest what if band if they could have stayed together to follow up this massive record. Derek challenges Annie with this experimental alt rock album.
This week Annie brings Red Deer Alberta's Dear Rouge... see what they did, very clever. Annie tests Derek with some very modern synth music with a touch of rock. Phases is Dear Rouge 2018 second full length album which feature a number 1 single on the Canadian alt charts Live through the night.
This week Derek introduces Annie to Manitoba's Propagandhi. We look at the bands debut record on Fat Mike's Fat Cord Records. This debut record in raw and at times a little immature but you can see the bones that will make them hardcore punk legends.
This week we look at Annie's choice of William Prince's 2020 album Reliever. This is a unique selection as neither of us have listened to much of William Price before this review. Selected due to his online appearances including Hayden's Dream Serenade.
Annie defends Burlington's Spoons third and break through record Arias & Symphonies. For the second week in a row we look at a band from across the bay from Hamilton. Derek enters uncomfortable waters in the Spoons New wave sound.
Happy New Year! We are back and kicking off the new year with Finger Eleven's 4th studio album. Lead by the huge single "One Thing" the self titled record went platinum in Canada and gold in the USA.
Derek and Annie look at Canadian Screamo legends Alexisonfire debut 2003 debut album
Derek and Annie explore Paul Hayden Dressor better known as indy artist Hayden's second and on major label record The closer I get.
Derek and Annie return after a break to move to our new home. We jump back in with Annie defending one of her Favorite High Noon by Hamilton's own Arkells. This is the second time around for the Arkells and will Derek surprise Annie with a second positive review?
Derek takes another attempt convincing Annie of Our Lady Peace's greatness. We look at the diamond selling Clumsy. With three massive hits Superman's Dead, Clumsy, and 4 AM will see be convinced???
Derek and Annie review our first concert experience post lock down. It was at the drive in with the July Talk.
Annie brings The Glorious Sons break through record to the table this week. With major Canadian air play and large venues Kingston can be proud of this band.
Derek and Annie explore one of the most successful Independent albums in Canadian history, Silver by Moist.
Derek and Annie explore critically acclaimed Indy band Love Tara but don't ask Gord Downie
Derek and Annie look at Halifax's Sloan epic 3rd album One Cord to Another
Derek and Annie dive right into the world of adult contemporary.
Derek and Annie look Metric's Fantasies. Supported by major radio air play this was a huge album but does it hold up for us?
As the world slow opens back up Annie and D discuss the current state of live music and when we think live shows will start and what they look like
This week Derek introduces Annie to Good Weird Feeling by Odds. This is one of our best reviews and both really enjoyed reviewing this ... wait did Annie just compare odds to the beatles.I had a blast reviewing and introducing this Odds album to Annie. We have now done half of The Trans canada Highwaymen , will sloan or POH be next
Derek takes Annie through the prolific career of Canadian Legend Neil Young.
Annie and Derek look at Uncle Neil's 1995 album Mirror Ball. In the peak of Alt rock music rocks out with some of the genres best.
Annie and Derek explore Wintersleeps breakout album. Join us for an emotional review of this album.
Annie and Derek dive into all things Shania, with a focus on the build up to the breakout release The Woman in Me
Derek and Annie go way out of Derek's comfort zone and deep into country music. Does Derek shock again by enjoying something out of his genre? Does 2020 Annie love this as much as she did 25 years ago?
Derek and Annie dive into rocking debut album from Meadowvale's Billy Talent. Will Annie like the screamo genre?Notice - technical issue has been resolved. full episode now available
In a summer with no live music, we review our favorite live events.
Annie and Derek are back after missing a week. This week Derek finally listens to the Dirty Nil after Annie suggesting for years. Shh don't tell Annie but its really good.
The band that started the idea for this podcast. The concept of this podcast was done at leadsinger Daniel Greeves bar Motel.
Derek and Annie go deeper into the hisrtory of the band
Annie and Derek explore the first Arcade Fire record
Derek and Annie force kids to listen to the concert and then review the show
Derek and Annie take a look at The Hips last studio album
Derek and Annie review the amazing Home together concert We also discuss a possibly Canadian Line up for a similar show in Canada
Derek and Annie explore some of the biggest one hit wonders (apparently that's debatable)Derek's Choices - Steal my Sunshine, Numb, Out of my head, Pretty Life, Remote control Annie - Informer, Days like that, Of what a feeling, Faded, Living on Video
We take a deeper look into all things BNL
Derek and Annie explore and Album with great songs and terrible songs
Annie and Derek explore and things Alanis. Derek says Ironic way to much
Derek and Annie explore one of the highest selling Canadian Albums of all time.
Derek and Annie talk about the Canadian Music landscape in 1994. Discuss OLP history ....
Derek and Annie explore in great detail OLP's debut record.
Locked away from humanity during the COVID-19 pandemic, our two hosts discuss the current state of music, how music can help in a crisis, and review their choices of "songs to quarantine by". Also, A defends Thor's honour vehemently. Tune in!
Annie and Derek discuss Corona virus and music ... predicting major cancellationsAnd so much more love for all things Arkells
Annie and Derek explore the 4th studio Album by Annie's boys the Arkells.
So much to talk about this album we added a second companion piece about the details of this album.
We explore Derek's favourite Canadian Album. The Tragically Hip's Day for Night
In the first "Special EP Edition" discussion, we talk songs of love and devotion with a little bit of sexy thrown in to spice things up. What's in a love song? Can you name the best in Canadian romantic tunes? Who is the "Walmart Bruce Springsteen"?
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