by Andrea Gin
# 1 Twice Removed (1994)
Yes, of course this is the one. No album had more of an impact in the ’90s, and no band from that era has been more influential to Canadian music. It’s interesting that, when you look at their discography, Sloan has released albums that spawned more singles and received more airplay, but when it comes to picking the standout album of their career — which now spans more than 20 years — everyone always circles back to 1994’s Twice Removed. It could be because this album was the cornerstone of the mid-’90s Halifax music scene, which became the most significant Canadian music scene of that decade. It could be because it was groundbreaking; a catchy and melodic reprieve from the ocean of noise that was grunge music. Or it could be because this was the album that first made us think of Sloan as Canada’s version of the Beatles. Either way, this album not only marked a shift from Sloan’s messy-sounding debut to their now signature power-pop riffs, but it also represented a shift in the sound of Canadian indie music. — A.G.
# 10 One Chord to Another (1996)
After the grunge, the major label, the possible breakup and reunion, along came One Chord to Another, the album that defines Sloan's career more than any other. While Twice Removed is the band's best effort, all of their subsequent releases feel like they're derived from the elements on One Chord to Another. The songs are fun, clever and nostalgic. Patrick Pentland comes to the forefront as a songwriter, and for the first time in their career, the band has figured out what they sound like, which is awesome. — D.S.
--taken from: CBC music (read more here)
