Even though the Weakerthans feature bassist extraordinaire John K. Samson (formerly of Propaghandi), there is no way this could even come close to a musical comparison with his former band. These guys are a lot more laid-back, almost folky at times but in a way that couldn't be categorized as a hippie band. Lyrically, Samson's pen has a sharp, poetic tone, making it impossible for one not to be taken into his stories. Just imagine Jawbreaker meeting the Smoking Popes, but with a relaxed energy level that doesn't bore the listener. They even successfully incorporate a bow saw into their music -- how about that for innovation?
The Band: The WeakerthansFirst formed: 1997First release: 1997 (Fallow)What I Might Have Been Doing In 1997 To Make Me Unaware Of Their First Album:Drugs, probably. And college, work, blah blah. But yeah – mainly drugs.How I Finally Ended Up Hearing Of Them:Through Canada’s finest blog, Chromewaves.How Would I Describe Them?Some would call it a balancing [...]
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The Band: The WeakerthansFirst formed: 1997First release: 1997 (Fallow)What I Might Have Been Doing In 1997 To Make Me Unaware Of Their First Album:Drugs, probably. And college, work, blah blah. But yeah – mainly drugs.How I Finally Ended Up Hearing Of Them:Through Canada’s finest blog, Chromewaves.How Would I Describe Them?Some would call it a balancing [...]
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