stefnet's Full Review: Between the Bridges by Sloan
I've been a fan of the Canadian band Sloan for quite some time now. Hailing from Halifax, but currently based in Toronto, Sloan has consistently put out highly listenable albums. I would say that "Between the Bridges" is Sloan's "Sgt. Pepper" or "Pet Sounds." It's really THAT good.
The album has a "concept album" sort of set-up, with song subjects ranging from the early days in Halifax to their current state of affairs along with the friends and situations in between. The flow between each song is perfect and adds to the feeling of the album being a whole. One of the main points brought up by critics is that the band allows each of the four members to contribute songs, adding up to a not-quite-cohesive sonic mess, but fans argue that it creates a more individual sound and adds interest and surprise to Sloan's albums. "Between the Bridges" manages to have each member contribute almost an equal number of songs and still end up with a clean, crisp, tight experience. The mix between ballads (The Marquee and the Moon), pop jewels (Losing California and Don't You Believe A Word), and harder rocking tunes (Sensory Deprivation) adds up to a multi-faceted retro-pop-rock album that is a must for any collection.
Track Listing:
The N.S.
So Beyond Me
Don't You Believe A Word
Friendship
Sensory Deprivation
All By Ourselves
A Long Time Coming
Waiting for Slow Songs
Losing California
The Marquee And The Moon
Take Good Care Of The Poor Boy
Delivering Maybes
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