Nuclear power pop.
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“We’re going to watch The New Pornographers – would you watch our kids? It’s not what you think…”
ALBUMS
Mass Romantic
Release Year: 2000
My Rating: B
Some folks say this is a classic, but it never has been for me. It ain't bad - pretty good even - but compared with what they'd do in the future it feels like a pilot album.
HIGHLIGHTS: "Mass Romantic", "Letter from an Occupant"
The Electric Version
Release Year: 2003
My Rating: A+
Is it just me, or is THIS the best New Pornographers album? It's just perfect, every track. I mean, Mass Romantic was good and all - I understand why folks loved it - but it hasn't aged as well as The Electric Version. Everything hits on all cylinders here.
HIGHLIGHTS: "The Laws Have Changed", "All For Swinging You Around", "Testament to Youth in Verse"
Twin Cinema
Release Year: 2005
My Rating: A-
Twin Cinema was the milestone that guaranteed this band was more than just a novelty act. Though a few of the tracks are filler, mostly it's fantastic.
HIGHLIGHTS: "Twin Cinema", "The Bleeding Heart Show", "Jackie, Dressed in Cobras", "Sing Me Spanish Techno", "Streets of Fire"
Challengers
Release Year: 2007
My Rating: A-
The one where they show their softer, baroque side. Plus, Dan Bejar contributes the best Pixies song since Doolittle...
HIGHLIGHTS: "My Right Versus Yours", "Challengers", "Myriad Harbour", "Adventures in Solitude"
Together
Release Year: 2010
My Rating: TBD
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HIGHLIGHTS: TBD
Brill Bruisers
Release Year: 2014
My Rating: TBD
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HIGHLIGHTS: TBD
Whiteout Conditions
Release Year: 2017
My Rating: TBD
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HIGHLIGHTS: TBD
In the Morse Code of Brake Lights
Release Year: 2019
My Rating: TBD
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HIGHLIGHTS: TBD
Continue As Guest
Release Year: 2023
My Rating: B-
NP's have always been about the BIG songs - "Mass Romantic", "The Laws Have Changed", "Testament to Youth In Verse", "Sing Me Spanish Techno", "Adventures in Solitude" - it's a massive list, really. But that's where their 9th album falls shorts for me. There are no BIG SONGS, at least nothing that really stood out for me. Instead, there is an expansion of the sonic palette, esp with the saxophone, and a more mellow approach (relatively speaking). Also, I guess Dan Bejar is essentially out at this point? I don't think it's official, but it's a huge loss, as his minority report always stood out. So, it's a nice record, but not one to write home about.
HIGHLIGHTS: "Pontius Pilate's Home Movies"
OTHER RELEASES
other major releases intro
Album Title
Release Year: 1985
My Rating: TBD
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HIGHLIGHTS: TBD
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