Barenaked Ladies: A Flick of the Wrist

May 29, 2015June 2, 2015 Keith Sharp

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 Those quirky song lyrics, so much a part of their early success, have been replaced by a more sophisticated, mainstream production which may confound hard core fans yet...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

May 31, 2013June 1, 2013 Keith Sharp

“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

May 24, 2013May 25, 2013 Keith Sharp

(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

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