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Fallow

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The Weakerthans are more than just musicians, they are poets. Their lyrics are so wonderful, they make you think on so many levels. I have all three cd's produced by them, and I can't get enough of them. Their cd's are the type that no matter how many times you listen to them, you can never get sick of because you find something new every time you listen. Their words are pure magic, and will allow you to forget about anything on your mind. Truly their lyrics are so simple, yet so complex, but above all beautiful. So sit back, and relax, and poetry will soon be presented.

I bought this record after I saw the Weakerthans in Cleveland,Oh on what I believe was their first tour in the states. They blew me away from the first tune of their set, and the next week I bought "Fallow" from their Canadian label, G-7 Welcoming Committee. The way that JKS portrays life is in such a beautifully deep rhetoric that it just incredible. They are truly one of the best bands to ever play music on this Earth. "Anchorless" is basically my definition of the perfect rock song. "Fallow" always puts me in a good mood, no matter what. Thanks guys.

This is a truly incredible album. Words cannot describe the subtle nuances of the lyrics, and the infectious melodies. Just the title alone makes a statement about how john feels about his propagandhi days. This album crosses so many musical boundaries that it defies categorization. you must listen to it to understand.

Wow. These guys were recommended to me when I told a local punk group that I liked their lyics, but their music really wasn't to my taste. When I explained what my taste was, they immediately suggested the Weakerthans, and I was hooked from the start. I love both this and "Left and Leaving," their other disc. The personal nature of the songs, the simplicity of the music, and the flow of the lyrics are all excellent reasons to buy this record. That, and it's a great band to play if you need music to coast through a bad day....

ok, Pardon the cheesy title of this review, but it rings so true. This is a remarkably fertile record in so many ways. G-7 calls this "poetry-positive" pop, or rock, or something-the pop or rock isn't important. The lyrics, and the ability to shuffle the nuances of poetry into the cleverness of lyrics is done masterfully. Oh, man, and the music is so incredible--warm, rich, you think of an adjective to describe good music, and it's here. This is easily a record which has been at the top of my cd stack since it came out. Truly one of the top five EVER!

Cannot say enough good about this band! Whenever the fall season arrives this is my go to band. Very thought provoking and bring on nostalgic feelings. Very proud that these boys are from Canada. If you are feeling in anyway introspective any album by this band is for you.

Of all the bands in Canada, The Weakerthans could be the Great White North's best musical product. They've certainly influenced me musically, showing that the lyrics don't really have to make sense, or even fit. They're almost the definition of what Indie rock should be. Of course, that's their later albums, in their debut however, they create a new genre, Folk-punk. It's certainly something along the lines of original, but the problem is that the album is mostly throw it up against the wall and hope it sticks. Some of it works, but most of it seem to be an unintelligible mess of ideas that don't work. And after awhile, it all starts sounding the same.

Granted, it's their debut, and it a very raw demo-like quality to it, but while it breaks some musical ground, it's anything but the sometimes brilliant work the band put out in their succeeding albums.

Real Score: 2.5

the weakerthans are awesome. they have lyrics that actually make you think. imagery, metaphor, allegory all the elements of an epic poem. few artists around now can capture what they've managed to.

...Fallow is a catchy, soft rock album by The Weakerthans. A positive-poetry three piece. It was recorded in Winnipeg, Canada and was released in 1997...

This rock album contains 12 songs of positive poetry, political in a way. This is an instant classic that hooks you in. It is aimed for teenagers because they are at that time in their life where they are still deciding on who they are and what life is and this album can be an insight to that. It also can suit most tastes because it is easy listening. The lyrical poetry that just flows from the singer's mouth and makes you think about what he is saying. It is classed as emo, soft rock that is very easy listening with great musicians playing the guitars, drums and singing.

The Weakerthans are made up of three young men in their early twenties They are an independent band who own and distribute their own label named The G7 Welcoming Committee. They believe they are "collectively-owned-and-operated". They have taken the bass player from the punk band Propagandhi and putting him as lead singer of this band you would expect to hear some sort of punk when in reality it is a great mellow rock album. The lyrics are very thought provoking, for example, "Cynicism falls asleep. Tyranny talks to itself. Sappy slogans all come true. We forget to feed our fear." If you like rock that leaves you smiling and wondering, then choose wisely; choose Fallow by The Weakerthans.

for me this was one of those albums that takes a while to sink in...being used to something a little harder, and perhaps even more melodic, i found it to be a usefull new sound base over the great lyrics i've come to expect...very very good stuff, buy it, or skim it haha, just get it...but wait, if you skim it then join the G7 welcoming committee, there, that's fair eh?