John K Samson's last album for G7 is a perfect showcase for the subdued, wordy songwriting he split from Propagandhi to pursue. Left And Leaving is a blend of wistful, emotionally complicated melody and Samson's literate, intricate lyrics; it's the perfect indie-punk album to show your Elvis Costello-loving dad. "Aside" and "This Is A Firedoor, Never Leave Open" channel in part the aggressive spirit of his former band while opener "Everything Must Go!" and the heart-wrenching title track give voice to a much more vulnerable side. Canada has produced a number of poets masquerading as lyricists of popular music; Left And Leaving is Samson's entry into this club.
Where You'd Know It From: Wedding Crashers used "Aside" and it's been Juno nominated.
Track Listing:
1. Everything Must Go! (4:35)
2. Aside (3:21)
3. Watermark (2:38)
4. Pamphleteer (5:16)
5. This Is A Fire Door, Never Leave Open (5:07)
6. Without Mythologies (3:12)
7. Left And Leaving (4:45)
8. Elegy For Elsabet (6:20)
9. History To The Defeated (3:55)
10. Exiles Among You (5:11)
11. My Favourite Chords (4:27)
12. Slips And Tangles (3:00)
("Left And Leaving")
("Aside")
("This Is A Firedoor, Never Leave Open")
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