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Barenaked Ladies: A Flick of the Wrist

Barenaked Ladies: A Flick of the Wrist
It takes only a couple of listens to  Barenaked Ladies’ new studio release, `Silverball’ to realize there is a new maturity about Messer’s Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart, Kevin Hearn and Jim Creeggan. Those quirky song lyrics, so much a part of their early success, have been replaced by a more sophisticated, mainstream production which may confound hard core fans yet... Read More

Still Grinning After All These Years – Barenaked Ladies

Still Grinning After All These Years – Barenaked Ladies
“What us go corporate”?, gasps Barenaked Ladies’ frontman Ed Robertson in mock horror, reacting to the band’s cover shot on their new `Grinning Streak release in which all four members poise in Bay Street suits. “Those aren’t Bay Street suits, they’re hipster suits, and you can even see my beard growing in”. “Actually,” continues Robertson, “If you look at the... Read More

Grinning Streak – Barenaked Ladies

Grinning Streak – Barenaked Ladies
(Warner Music Canada) First off, who are these guys pictured on the cd jacket wearing Bay Street suits? Okay, relax people Barenaked Ladies have not sold their souls to corporate Canada – but they do look quite dashing! No, the Ladies launch their 25th anniversary with a  finely-tuned collection of 12 tracks that literally glow with self-confidence. Unlike their 2010... Read More