Friday 27 November 2009



Lit from within

(photo:myspace.com)

(photo:myspace.com)

Back in 2007, The Paperbacks released a cool little disc called An Illusion Against Death that helped shine a light on the great music scene in Manitoba beyond the Weakerthans.  Interestingly enough, Jon K. Samson (main Weatherthan) produced that album, which may be one reason why so many compared the two band’s sound.

After a series of lineup changes, The Paperbacks have settled on a roster and spent the better part of the last year working on a 32-song double album opus, Lit From Within.  Upon first listen, I have to say that there’s certainly been a growth and progression in the arrangements and scope of their sound, but Doug McClean’s signature vocals make this album unmistakably theirs.  It’s a weighty affair, but one that pays in spades.  Lit From Within is scheduled for release in early 2010, so I’ll hold back on a full review until then, but for now, you can hear the first fruits of their marathon recording session:

MP3: The Paperbacks “Slow Learners”
Myspace: The Paperbacks





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Tweets that mention Quick Before it Melts » Lit from within -- Topsy.com November 27th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by JimQBiM, Ken Beattie. Ken Beattie said: @thepaperbacks RT @JimQBiM New music from Manitoba's The Paperbacks: Double album (32 songs!) coming in 2010 -> http://cli.gs/2Wy3a [...]