11-17-2009, 06:00 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Music of Calgary
Saw this article in FFWD magazine a few weeks ago. I found it an interesting assessment of the Calgary musical scene.
http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/mu...n-sounds-4646/
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It wouldn’t be possible to make a definitive list of the best albums ever to come out of Calgary. Even if you could somehow track down every CD, cassette, 12-inch and homemade demo, whittling them down to a list of albums that incontrovertibly make Calgary great is a fool’s errand.
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The question was intentionally open-ended: What is your favourite Calgary album? What constitutes the best (or even what constitutes a “Calgary album”) was left up to the individuals. Some of the answers are well known, while others are beyond obscure. Some can be found at Calgary’s finer record shops, while others will take a miracle to unearth. One way or another, though, the following is our stab at compiling the best records in Calgary history.
Beyond Possession: Is Beyond Possession (Metal Blade, 1986)
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Spirit Trail: Music of Allan Gordon Bell (CBC, 1996)
Wilf Carter: Calgary Horseman's Hall of Fame (RCA CAmden, 1966)
Caveat: Red (Cyclone Records, 2007)
Eugene Chadbourne: Solo Acoustic Guitar Volume 1 (Parachute, 1975)
The Co-Dependents: Live at the Mecca (Indelible Music, 2001)
Color Me Psycho: Kiss Me, Then... (Old Shep Records & Filmworks, 1986)
Jay Crocker: Below the Ocean Over (ArtUnit, 2008)
The Dudes: This Guy’s the Limit (Indie, 2000)
Hiatus: Between the Lines (Indie, 2002)
Hot Little Rocket: Our Work and Why We Do It (Flemish Eye/Catch and Release, 2003)
Huevos Rancheros: Rocket to Nowhere (Indie, 1991/1992)
maud: maud (Indie, 1995)
The Minks: Van Gundy (Indie, 2002)
Pathfinder: Pathfinder (Unknown label, 1985)
The Quitters: Fuzzball EP (Indie, 1992)
Clinton St. John: Black Forest Levitation (Indie, 2008)
Straight: Palm Springs (Hermit Records, 2001)
Ian Tyson: Cowboyography (Vanguard, 1987)
Vailhalen: Becs D’Oiseaux (Saved by Radio, 2004)
Various artists: Bloodbath at the Chinese Disco (Sloth/Pornstar, 1994)
Chad VanGaalen: Infiniheart (Flemish Eye, 2005)
Wagbeard: Ice Station Debra (Indie, 1996)
Diamond Joe White: Too Many Changes (Casino Records, 1978)
The Will: Causa Sui, (Indie, 1983)
XL Birdsuit: In Minotaur City (Flood Records, 2002)
THE REST OF THE BEST
Golden Calgarians: Savage Love (Rubber Records, 1984)
Golden Calgarians: It’s Fun to be Alive (Golden Rock Records, 1982)
Women: Women (Flemish Eye, 2008)
Fake Cops: Absolutely Your Credit is Excellent but in a Certain Way We Also Need Cash (Mockingbird Records, 2004)
The Primrods: Kneecappin’ (Melodiya, 1995)
Lynn Olagundoye: Africa Violet (Absurd Machine, 2006)
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I dont know many of the bands on this list. Some of the stuff i liked included: Wagbeard, The Primrods, Huevos Rancheros, and Chad VanGaalen. I would also include Chixdiggit and Knucklehead to my version of the list.
What are your thoughts? Who would you add? Any of these albums stand out to you?
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11-17-2009, 06:03 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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The Minks: Van Gundy (Indie, 2002)
Is a gem in my opinion
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11-17-2009, 06:10 PM
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Account Disabled at User's Request
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Exit Strategy
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11-17-2009, 06:16 PM
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Franchise Player
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Surprised chixdiggit isn't on that list, they put out some top flight stuff in the early 90s.
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11-17-2009, 10:30 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: An all-inclusive.
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Some good, current Calgary groups:
Woodpigeon
The Shagbots
Dragon Fli Empire (listen to CGY)
Ghostkeeper
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11-17-2009, 11:03 PM
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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Originally Posted by MelBridgeman
The Minks: Van Gundy (Indie, 2002)
Is a gem in my opinion
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It's especially good for a bunch of high school kids. Reminded me of Superchunk. Too bad they never made a followup.
Bloodbath at the Chinese Disco was my favourite compliation of Calgary bands in the 90's. It sounds a little dated now, but I can still listen to it and reminisce.
A little off topic, but for anyone who had listened to Reverend Ron's Blues Witness show on CJSW you might have heard he passed away last week. They're doing a tribute show in his time slot tomorrow night. Dude was cool, and really had a passion for music.
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11-17-2009, 11:05 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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In Vacuo
Swallow Your Tongue
Hamas
Tel Fyr
Sigil
Snake Mountain
You Are OK
Last edited by FoxMulder91; 11-17-2009 at 11:08 PM.
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11-17-2009, 11:34 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fantasy Island
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Ummm... Feist?!
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11-17-2009, 11:39 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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CJSW put out this compilation a few years ago:
Disc One - Zoo Story: Kristara Barrington
- Gravity Thugs: Take You Down
- The Will: The Empty Cabinet
- Golden Calgarians: 7 Inches to Heaven
- Citrus Park: Take A Trip With Me
- The Ripchords: Final Step
- Color Me Psycho: Sacred Valley Penetration
- Big Bang Theory: Love Letters
- Sacred Heart Of Elvis: Wheezing Dog On Leash
- Rabbit Has Brain: Sad Season
- Red Autumn Fall: Revenge of The Blazer Boys
- monster: Confessions
- The Vindicators: Thinking of Birds
- The Parkades: Attack Me
- Fire Engine Red: Shank Pony
Disc Two - The Primrods: Barbet Lad
- The Puritans: Welcome To Persia, Batman
- Huevos Rancheros: Rocket To Nowhere
- The Dudes: They’re A Comin’
- The A-Team: I’m A Truck
- Shecky Formé: You’ll Need A Telescope
- Falconhawk: Safe
- Wagbeard: Alpha
- Reverie Sound Revue: Walking Around Waiting Downtown
- The Minks: Square Lines
- Vailhalen: Was It A Fix
- Chad Van Gaalen: Day-Ja-Voo X2
- Hot Little Rocket: Down With Safe
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11-17-2009, 11:43 PM
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Where I lay my head is home...
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Originally Posted by Peanut
Ummm... Feist?!
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Lol, was going to say that. They are probably too BIG to be mentioned now though. Not cool anymore, even though they (she) basically did it all by being indie in the first place.
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11-17-2009, 11:48 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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What is a Calgary album?
Who qualifies? Joni Mitchell went to SAIT. Tegan & Sara grew up here. Feist spent some time in Calgary. K. D. Lang has a place around De Winton.
No love for the Stampeders? Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet city woman!
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11-17-2009, 11:50 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Always liked Wil. Played Ironwood tonight, according to my buddy's facebook.
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11-17-2009, 11:54 PM
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Where I lay my head is home...
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Originally Posted by Mad Mel
Always liked Wil. Played Ironwood tonight, according to my buddy's facebook.
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Lol, 'Wil is live and playing with himself every Wednesday night!'
A great show though.
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11-17-2009, 11:55 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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No "Firm Handshake?" BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
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11-18-2009, 12:01 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Yellowknife
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Belvedere - Fast Forward Eats The Tape
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11-18-2009, 12:04 AM
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Franchise Player
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I heard of those guys, they are pretty good.
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11-18-2009, 12:23 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wherever the cooler is.
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Frankie McQueen! Best band in the city!
A shout out has to go to This Is A Standoff, The Dudes and The Evidence as well.
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11-18-2009, 01:07 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: not lurking
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Ronnie Hayward: The Lost Utrecht Sessions
Also, Difference Engine was a big favorite of mine back in the day
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11-18-2009, 02:04 AM
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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No "Firm Handshake?" BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
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