^^but I only know of Canadian bands big outside of Canada
Well the main point of this thread is to discuss Canadian bands that are only popular here, and I guess that means only us Canadians would know about them :)
Scissorman
04-12-2011 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Burning Down
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Well the main point of this thread is to discuss Canadian bands that are only popular here, and I guess that means only us Canadians would know about them :)
Well, people who aren't Canadian can learn about Canadian bands that aren't popular outside Canada by watching Canadian TV shows and movies :)
Burning Down
04-12-2011 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissorman
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Well, people who aren't Canadian can learn about Canadian bands that aren't popular outside Canada by watching Canadian TV shows and movies :)
I feel a little bad about putting Arkells in this thread, because unlike all of the other bands here, they don't flat-out suck. But they are, in my opinion, pretty mediocre, with a rather ho-hum, laid-back, classic rock-inspired sound and only one really good song.
I saw Arkells open for Alexisonfire during the second night of a small rock festival near where I live. Obviously, I was there for Alexisonfire, but in order to see my favorite Canadian band play, I had to stand through 5 other bands, one of them being Arkells. Let me just say that the organizers of this festival did not do a good job of organizing the schedule. Arkells were the final opening act, and they played right after Moneen's (104,988 listeners) incredibly energetic set. I was definitely not in the mood for an hour of soft, jangly tunes following that.
Again, I don't want to rag on Arkells too much. They're not a bad band, there's no gaping stylistic flaws like the previous four bands, but they leave a lot to be desired. There's a lot of bands out there who do their same general style better, and I don't think the fact that they're young and Canadian should mean that they deserve to be put on a pedestal.
This song is good:
This one kind of gets on my nerves:
+81
04-12-2011 07:29 PM
I like Arkells but I suppose they can be a little ho-hum. I've always considered them a bit of a poor man's Constantines. That being said, I thought they put on a surprisingly impressive performance when I saw them play Sonic Boom festival in September.
Don't tell me you're running out of steam, Alfie.
Janszoon
04-12-2011 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Burning Down
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Well the main point of this thread is to discuss Canadian bands that are only popular here, and I guess that means only us Canadians would know about them :)
I have infiltrated your country and know all about your Celine Dion.
Burning Down
04-12-2011 08:59 PM
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I have infiltrated your country and know all about your Celine Dion.
She's a good singer but I can't stand her music. My mom loves her though. She even bought the Las Vegas documentary thing and the tour video.
Alfred
04-12-2011 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by +81
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I like Arkells but I suppose they can be a little ho-hum. I've always considered them a bit of a poor man's Constantines. That being said, I thought they put on a surprisingly impressive performance when I saw them play Sonic Boom festival in September.
Don't tell me you're running out of steam, Alfie.
Yeah, I'm not saying that they're not good live performers, but I was NOT in the mood for their shtick after Moneen's awesome set. I don't even like Moneen THAT much but they put on one hell of a show.
Don't worry, I've got more bands in mind.
+81
04-12-2011 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfred
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Yeah, I'm not saying that they're not good live performers, but I was NOT in the mood for their shtick after Moneen's awesome set. I don't even like Moneen THAT much but they put on one hell of a show.
Don't worry, I've got more bands in mind.
Oh yeah, I don't blame you. Moneen do put on one hell of a show.
