East of Edson [Import]

Captain Tractor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Square Dog
• ASIN: B000065PPH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,163 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars From an American fan, April 13, 2008

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A. Gammill (West Point, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: East of Edson (Audio CD)

I first came across this album in the late 90's, when a friend let me borrow a tape of it (on the reverse side was Up by Great Big Sea, another album I strongly urge you to pick up). The music of Captain Tractor is a little hard to describe. There are strong Celtic overtones on songs like "Last Saskatchewan Pirate" and the traditional favorite "Drunken Sailor." But the band also delves into punk/pop with a revved-up version of the Clash's "London Calling." "Talk" is a lovely and somewhat gruff ballad about the importance of honesty in relationships. The band also evidences a sardonic wit in songs like "Lord of the Dance" and country-tinged "Jesus and the Thieves."

If you're looking for a change from the same old recycled stuff on the radio these days, and don't mind occasionally using your brain while you listen to a CD, you should give these Canadian rockers a try.