You've Heard of Sloan, Right?

To know Sloan is to love Sloan.

These guys hail from Canada and have been keeping the music alive for over 10 years. I've heard them called "Canada's answer to the Beatles." That's some pressure, but Sloan is definitely up there with the Fabs in term of harmony and talent.

You can definitely see a lot of the Liverpool four in the songs of Sloan, but you can also recognize the metal and punk influence.

Curious, but looking to start? Give their second album, TWICE REMOVED a try. But save ONE CHORD TO ANOTHER for last. It's their third album and remains their finest, though BETWEEN THE BRIDGES and NEVER HEAR THE END OF IT come pretty damn close.

Sloan. Give 'em a spin. Check 'em at their homepage, www.sloanmusic.com, or the home of my favorite label, Yep Roc Records.

I reckon you'll dig them, too.

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