The folks over at Magnet, one of the nation's finest indie music magazines, were kind enough to run an interview with me and Jim about the band and out upcoming record. Matt at Magnet asked some really cool questions, and hopefully our answers are equally interested, though I can tell you they are definitely cheeky...
Here it is, ladies and germs, the moment you've all been waiting for: all the details about Canadian Invasion's new album, THREE CHEERS FOR THE INVISIBLE HAND!
The album hits stores near you on Tuesday, February 17th via Transit of Venus / Empyrean Records. The album will be nationally distributed by RedEye Distribution, meaning fine CI fans across our fair land will have the opportunity to walk into their local store and buy a piece of history. As we get closer to release day, we'll post a list of stores in your area that will carry the record and a link to buy the record on iTunes.
What will you get when you plop down your money for THREE CHEERS? Well, you'll get 11 new CI songs recorded by Philly uber-producer Brian McTear, who has worked with BC Camplight, The A-Sides, and many more. In fact, here are the eleven tunes you'll hear:
01 Pop Magic Fantastical Masterpiece 02 My Swashbuckling Days are Over 03 Standing on the Shoulders of the Carcass of John Mayer 04 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow 05 How to Build a Jetpack 06 One Hand Claps the Other 07 The Last Time I Went to Church 08 But You're God (And I'm Me) 09 Three Cheers for the Invisible Hand 10 Juvenilia 11 Neighbors
You'll also be able to put the disc in your computer and enjoy the animated majesty of two CI music videos directed by CI's good pal Melinda the Martian, the lady behind the THREE CHEERS album cover as well!
If you aren't already convinced, here is some of what people are saying about THREE CHEERS FOR THE INVISIBLE HAND:
"It's going to be a power pop gem and a surefire contender for one of [2009's] best discs." -- Bag of Songs
"Canadian Invasion also play some darn good ol’ rock and or roll of the independent variety. Poppy guitars and intelligent lyricism in the same light as R.E.M. and Wilco but….younger. They have a new album...full of social commentary touching on the absurdity of life in suburban America, but also some darn good catchy hooks." -- Pasta Primavera
"Artfully combining catchy melodies with pointed and biting lyrics, this deceptively merry and frothy album offers a fiercely barbed and amusing satirical critique of the pointless shallowness of average suburbanite existence. The perky vocals and sunny arrangements project a sense of artificial happiness that seems like it’s on the cusp of breaking at any given moment: Such grim subjects as alcoholism, murder, infidelity, and lack of faith in organized religion are all tacked head-on in a hilariously nasty manner. A deliciously dark and deadpan serving of acid that’s given an extra kick by being done with a certain sneaky blend of joy and sweetness, this album makes for an often savagely funny and always enjoyable listening experience" -- Jersey Beat
"...the band has a knack for lyrics that expose the not-so-perfect side of our humanity, all done tastefully with near perfect chord progressions and blissful harmonies." -- Girl About Town
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