Friday, December 21, 2012

#5 - Japandroids – Celebration Rock



#5 - Japandroids – Celebration Rock



From the first crackle of fireworks, to those that fizzle out at record’s end – this album starts and ends with a bang. 


Vancouver’s Brian King and David Prowse have pulled-off what is easily the best rock album of the year. Managing to work in light and shade some two-piece backs just can’t. Celebration Rock does it with an energy that doesn’t quit, but never tires you out. With lyrics revelling in the ability to take whatever you love out of life - it’s classic, but never overindulgent. 


I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to hear a slower paced song on a rock record that isn’t a power ballad. In the year of Chavril, these guys are may be the glue holding Canadian rock music together. I can’t wait to hear what they do next. 


Japandroids are the real deal. And that is something worth celebrating.



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