The Weakerthans
Formed after Propagandhi member John K. Samson got the itch to perform and record again after taking a sabbatical to write and start a publishing company, the Winnipeg-based Weakerthans took Samson's music in a completely different direction. Propagandhi had been known for powerful, speedy punk and overtly political lyrics, but the Weakerthans went down a more melodic and introspective path. Consisting of Red Fisher drummer Jason Tait and bassist John Sutton, the Weakerthans took their name from a line from the film adaptation of Marguerite Duras'...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. The title of the Weakerthans' third full-length LP is appropriate, because "Reconstruction Site" is a great way to describe the most defined document yet of singer, principal songwriter, and guitarist John Samson's trajectory from the punk rock of Propagandhi to the Weakerthans' quietly determined indie pop. While his former group was as concerned with social change as it was with a lockstep drum beat, Samson's recent work has traded power-chord fury for the slow-burning -- but no less hot -- [ read more ]
LP $19.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene with literary lyrics that could stand alongside a Raymond Carver or Russell Banks short story, and music that channels the spirit of punk, alt-country, barroom rock, and folk, this band is set to build on the critical acclaim that greeted 2003's Reconstruction Site with a sound that bands like Bright Eyes and Wilco are finally bringing into the top 10.
LP $17.99
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This is the second full length from this 'prairie rock' band hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Introspective rock with diverse instrumentation from John Samson (ex-Propagandhi) - you'll recognize the vocals. Political, but mostly personal. Beautiful design. A portion of the sales of this record go to charity
LP $12.99
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