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Bedbugs

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I'm a Canadian living in the States and truly miss the Odds experience. I have seen them several times live and while it is true that they are incredible live you really need this album. Its classic Odds and Heterosexual man is awesome. If you haven't seen the video on Muchmusic (which kicks ass on MTV) it's a must.

The Odds may be gone, but this Canadian band's glorious CD still rocks with the best of the big boys 10 years after its release. "Jackhammer" is one of the greatest hot grooves with Robert Quine's "pain guitar" rocking out. Whether it's "Sweetness & Love," "Car Crash Love," or "Do You Know," this band starts rocking & does not stop. "Heterosexual Man" is a great driving anthem to male physiology and psychology, a classic track. "Love of Minds" boasts some of the most crisp pop licks around. Odds have tongue in cheek on "The Best Things," "The earth is flat unless you're an astronaut." "The Little Death" is another great track that rocks solidly, "I laid down to take a little nap but there was wet concrete in my bed." The CD concludes with some Beach Boys-style background vocals on the midtempo "Fingerprints." "Bedbugs" is one of those rare rock CDs where each track is excellent. Who knows why this band never hit the very top of the charts? Seek out this little classic set from one of Canada's best-kept secrets. Enjoy!

The Odds are an incredible band that does not get NEARLY enough play in the States. Thank god for Amazon or I never would have been able to get my hands on any of their albums. Not to mention that I'm a HUGE Kids in the Hall fan so Craig Northey is extra near-and-dear to my heart (he did the soundtrack for Brain Candy and Dog Park, check it out!)

I have to agree with the previous reviews, this album stands the test of time, and yes every song is good. Having met the band and seen them play live, they are (were) one of the best bands I have ever seen live, they had lots of energy and excellent vocals. Their live show kills the album though, the songs really came off well live. I don't really care if no one ever heard of them, I'd put them up with any group out there, good songs are good songs, and these guys could write some good songs, then again I'm prone to love other no-name artists like Jason Falkner, Jon Brion and Ben Folds.

Odds have been working the circuit for a number of years without the commercial success they deserve. A truly talented band who are just as good (often better) live than they are in the studio, this album gives a good slice of their life.

Jackhammer opens the album, a great groove that rolls along nicely. It Falls Apart and Heterosexual Man are definately radio hits that stay with you long after the song is over.

Great album, great band.

Don't you hate when you buy an album and there are only two or three good songs on it? Not a problem with this record. I could listen to it for hours- every song is brilliant (as are all their songs) which makes it hard to choose a favorite. But I'll give it a shot: It Falls Apart and Fingerprints and Car Crash Love. And Love of Minds. Luckily I live close enough to Canada to hear them on the radio from time to time, but that is less often now that they have split up (tragic, actually.) I was able to get all their albums and you should too, this is top-notch stuff.

this is one of my favorite cd's of all time.these songs represent stages of growth.this is by far the most well written set of songs i have ever heard.this cd is a part of me and who i am.my i also suggest you try the barstool prophets- last of the big game hunters.for me it goes hand in hand with this one.

This album was introduced to me by a friend (thanx zoo!) and i compleately fell in love eith it. the songs are fun to listen to and really well-crafted. the odds need more US recognition and hopefully they will in the near future becuase of the canadian band craze because of BNL.

Car Crash Love is my favorite song. Just a fun song to dance and sing to.

I've only recently gotten to know, The New Odds, which is essenitally the old Odds, with a new addition, Murray Atkinson. Hearing these old songs, that were familiar to me at their shows inspired me to purchase their entire music library and I am not disappointed. This is a really great CD and any fans of The Odds, should definately check out The New Odds; they're back, and they are even better in my opinion.