The Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site

Label: Epitaph
Genre: Folk Rock
Year: 2003
Recommended by: Abe Martinez

The first time I listened to The Weakerthans was because of their curling themed song "Tournament of Hearts". They are a Canadian Folk-Punk_Rock band. They are pretty great and I enjoy it every single time I hear a song of theirs. However, there is something that doesn't hook me in the way other bands do.

It's because they are Canadian I think.

The album is full of great songs. "One Great City!" is a pretty fantastic song, that is full of digs at the city of Winnipeg. It's great.

Thursday - No Devolución

Label: Epitaph
Year: 2011
Genre: Emo
Recommending Person: Brent N.

Is this what happens when bands stagnate? The music is crisp and strong, but the message seems to stay the same as the first Thursday album I had heard in 2001. Understanding in a Car Crash was one of the those tracks that led me to a full on Emo binge.

I have since moved on from the genre, although I still visit the songs I love occasionally, Thursday seems to have stayed in their lane. While this is a smart move for the majority of bands it leads me to wanting more. I think Brand New has done an excellent job in evolving where I didn't feel that way about this particular Thursday lbum.