As much as I, a Minnesotan, enjoys make fun of Canada (our maple leafed friends to the north rank slightly lower then Wisconsinites) their brand of indie rock is currently the best in the world. Next year when the best of the decade lists start to show up many Canadian bands will be ranked near the top. Think about this list of currently great bands: Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, and the New Pornographers.
Wolf Parade must be placed on this list.
Their debut "Apologies to Queen Mary" should be on constant rotation in everyone's iTunes. Trying to avoid a Vs. or In Utero (yes, a throwback to grunge rock) Wolf Parade's sophomore record will, inevitably & unfairly, be labeled as a sophomore slump record. Its not as good as their first, but still a very good record. I am excited to see them at First Ave. on July 9. As for recommended tracks...after one list try 1, 2,3, & 7 to start.
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