MUST HAVE CANADIAN INDIE ALBUMS-October 2013

THE NURSERY–Carnival Nature

One of our top picks for album of the year, The Nursery deliver a psych/rock/pop sound that is just incredible. Not a bad track on the disc. Eccentric. Esoteric. Weird. Great songs with amazing production values. This is a must have for your collection. A thoroughly enjoyable wild ride.

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TRACER FLARE–Black Box

This 5 track EP mixes new wave, with alternative rock and then adds progressive rock overtones. beautifully written and played. An eclectic retro-pop-rock sound with an edge.

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EURASIAN EYES– Silent Cries

Synth rock like it was meant to be played. This UK duo writes great songs with intricate melodies and images. If you like synth rock, this is it.

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Radio That Doesn’t Suck. All The Time.

TRACER FLARE-Black Box

As a follow up to the release of their March 2012 EP, Among Us, Montreal’s Tracer Flare released the 5 song Black Box in November 2012,  displaying maturity as song writers and growth as musicians.

“Food Chain“, has great transitions, an interesting vocal track and cool harmonies. The soft guitar riff that runs throughout  underlies the distinct progressive rock flavor of the song. The sweet, melancholy and lamenting melody of “Time Bomb” is a wonderful foil for the more upbeat “Madrid“, with great cymbal crashes from Frank Roberts, and great changes. This song demonstrates the vocal range of Marc Morin and the patient guitar of Dan Stein. Add in a change in tempo and some very cool vocal effects, and you have a killer song. “Resuscitate” an up tempo track with a musically punky feel, has tremendous energy that emits  a sense of urgency. I particularly like the vocal effects and experimentation.  And the edgy rock bite. The consistent bass work of Phil Duranlo drives “Somewhere“, with its keyboard heavy sound. There are nice drum shots and rolls which emphasize the story being told here. The emotionality is evident and the elements of Progressive Rock exquisite.

I enjoyed this album. The new wave meets alternative rock with progressive overtones works for Tracer Flare. They demonstrate an intricate use of the instruments with none overbearing. The songs are their strength, and they deliver them with socio-political lyrical content.  The sound is eclectic, a kind of retro-pop-rock with a pair. Definitely worth several listens.

You can listen to Tracer Flare here:     http://www.tracerflare.com/#!music/c61v

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