It’s sad to see The Rest’s Everyone All At Once get left out. That record trumps a lot of the albums on this years long list. Like I love Leonard Cohen too, but he doesn’t need this prize, nor would I think he would want it for a live album, of old material, recorded in another country. C’est la vie I guess.

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Glad you think the say way Fred. Sadly not enough people have picked up on that wonderful record.

same* sigh late night commenting.

being familiar with 75% of the titles in this longlist I can clearly state that HEY ROSETTA! is the clear choice…their CD “Into Your Lungs (And Around in Your Heart and on Through Your Blood)” is a sensational release….

Too bad none of the hipsters on the Polaris jury will give it a chance!!!!!

In defence of the “hipsters” (in which I take it you may be including me), the very fact that Hey Rosetta! appears on the longlist is a sign that it has been given a chance. I posted about the band last October, and had recently gone back to revisit my opinions as I sat down with the album again, and I think for the most part, my initial reaction still holds true. But like I said then, what Hey Rosetta! does they do very well. Unfortunately, the process of determining the winner of the Prize isn’t based on any scientific formula, so it is a matter opinion and impression. But the great thing about the Polaris is that critics and fans alike can share their thoughts and feelings, and in the end, can influence the outcome. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.