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The 30 Best Album Re-Issues of 2023
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The 30 Best Album Re-Issues of 2023

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 / 22 December 2023

The year’s best album re-issues include rock legends, essential R&B/soul artists, classic pop, jazz, alternative rock, global beats and so much more.

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The Hours, the Minutes, the Seconds: Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew on ‘Hug of Thunder’
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The Hours, the Minutes, the Seconds: Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew on ‘Hug of Thunder’

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 / 4 November 2017

After working with notable albums by Andy Kim and Gord Downie, Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew walks us through how the band got together and made their latest, Hug of Thunder.

Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions
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Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions

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 / 23 May 2017
Do Make Say Think's Stubborn Persistent Illusions is a strong return for a band that crafts unique, expressive, and loose soundscapes.
Each Song Is a Thought, Flying Across the Ocean for Do Make Say Think’s Charles Spearin
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Each Song Is a Thought, Flying Across the Ocean for Do Make Say Think’s Charles Spearin

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 / 11 May 2017
Charles Spearin discusses the themes and processes behind Do Make Say Think's latest album Stubborn Persistent Illusions.
Brendan Canning Keeps It Domestic With ‘Home Wrecking Years’
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Brendan Canning Keeps It Domestic With ‘Home Wrecking Years’

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 / 30 August 2016
Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning wanted everyone to chill but in order to do some chilling of his own, he had to put together a band. Then that band made a record.
Brendan Canning: Home Wrecking Years
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Brendan Canning: Home Wrecking Years

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 / 11 August 2016
Brendan Canning gives us a smart, pleasurable pop record that's best experienced in the wee small hours of the night.
Panorama to New Yorkers: “Gimme All Your Love” and Sweat Stains, Too
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Panorama to New Yorkers: “Gimme All Your Love” and Sweat Stains, Too

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 / 27 July 2016
Rock of the Aughts highlighted the debut day of New York City's brand-new music festival.
Laser: Night Driver
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Laser: Night Driver

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 / 9 February 2016
Lisa Lobsinger has logged many hours with Broken Social Scene and is an excellent performer. Unfortunately, this collection doesn't find her living up to her full potential.
Jason Collett: Song and Dance Man
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Jason Collett: Song and Dance Man

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 / 4 February 2016
A versatile assemblage of roots and country-influenced singer/songwriter pop, with splashes of '70s AM soul.
“Songs I Can Sing Ya”: An Interview with Andy Kim and Kevin Drew
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“Songs I Can Sing Ya”: An Interview with Andy Kim and Kevin Drew

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 / 25 February 2015
He was the man behind hits like "Sugar Sugar" and "Rock Me Gently", but Andy Kim discovered something about himself in the creation of It's Decided, his emotional new album created with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew.
Andy Kim – “Longest Time” (audio) (Premiere)
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Andy Kim – “Longest Time” (audio) (Premiere)

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 / 26 January 2015
After teaming up with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, the reputable singer/songwriter Andy Kim reinvigorated his musical passions with his new LP, It's Decided.
Weaves: Weaves EP
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Weaves: Weaves EP

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 / 2 April 2014
Canadian newcomers weave their way through indie-rock conventions to produce overdone, mediocre material.