Favorite Music of 2009, pt. 3: Joel Plaskett
I’ve been fascinated by the Canadian music scene since I was hit with Rush, Triumph and Saga all in the early 80s. I latched on to Rush with a deep and abiding passion, and I’m still an admirer, though my tastes have changed a bit from those early days. In particular, the bustling Canadian indie scene is a source of neverending joy and amusement, and last year Joel Plaskett released a stunning collection of songs entitled Three. The triple album, 27 songs in total, ranged across multiple styles and moods, but never seemed to get stale or lose its momentum, even after multiple listens. In fact, I got into the laid back groove of it all the more I played it, and even now nearly always keep listening (if need be, over several car rides) until I’ve heard everything again.
That’s not to say I don’t have favorites. The opener is one of them, a bouncy, honkytonk groove that gets heads bobbing and feet tapping.
Joel Plaskett – Every Time You Leave
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