So what is so special about a band called “Canadian Invasion” that isn’t even from Canada? Well it’s a tight Philly group lead by Andy Paul better known as Andy Canadian (okay I get it now). This is really sweet power pop with punch along the lines of REM, Teenage Fanclub or The Well Wishers. It opens with the jangle riffs of “Pop Magic Fantastical Masterpiece” full of gently breathed harmonies in the chorus. Fans of My Brother Woody and The Thrills will find a lot to like here. The lyrics and song titles are lots of fun too, a prime example is “Standing On The Shoulders Of The Carcass Of John Mayer.” The gentle flow of some songs like “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” have just enough melody and guitar licks to make very enjoyable listening. Every song here is a winner, with tempo changing from the very Fountains of Wayne-like “How To Build A Jetback” to the Americana pop twang of “The Last Time I Went To Church.” A great album that got me digging for more on the band’s earlier efforts. No invisible cheers for this one — just full throated “Hip Hip Hooray!” for Canadian Invasion. Right now the new album is only on Amazon or MySpace.
My Space | Lala (Blame the Robots ep) | CD Baby (Songs For The Atco Ghost) | Amazon
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