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Barenaked Ladies: A Flick of the Wrist

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 Those quirky song lyrics, so much a part of their early success, have been replaced by a more sophisticated, mainstream production which may confound hard core fans yet...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

MOTHER MOTHER Very Good Bad Thing

Keith Sharp
MOTHER MOTHER Very Good Bad Thing
(Island/Universal) By Keith Sharp There is no disputing the uniqueness of this five-member outfit from Quadra Island British Columbia who combine electronic/dance arrangements with precise vocal harmonies for a strong alternative pop sound and with ace producer Gavin Brown (Metric/The Tragically Hip) behind the console, the band’s fifth studio effort project a very “now” sound.  Led by guitarist/vocalist Ryan Guldemund... Read More