Fallow

The Weakerthans includes: John Samson (vocals, guitar); John P. Sutton (vocals, bass); Stephen Carroll (guitar); Jason Tait (drums, saw).
Additional personnel: Roberta Dempster (vocals); Lloyd Peterson (electric slide guitar).
Recorded at Private Ear Studios, Winnipeg, Canada in 1997.
Personnel: John K. Samson (vocals, guitar); John P. Sutton (vocals); Stephen Carroll (guitar); Jason Tait (drums).
Audio Mixers: Daryn Barry; Alfio Annibolini.
Recording information: Private Ear Studios, Winnipeg (1997).
Photographer: Jon Schledewitz.
Even though the Weakerthans feature bassist extraordinaire John K. Samson (formerly of Propaghandi), there is no way this could even come close to a musical comparison with his former band. These guys are a lot more laid-back, almost folky at times but in a way that couldn't be categorized as a hippie band. Lyrically, Samson's pen has a sharp, poetic tone, making it impossible for one not to be taken into his stories. Just imagine Jawbreaker meeting the Smoking Popes, but with a relaxed energy level that doesn't bore the listener. They even successfully incorporate a bow saw into their music -- how about that for innovation? ~ Mike DaRonco