--taken from: Vancouver Sun
by Nancy Lanthier
Writing together as a band, Sloan has delivered quality power pop for 20 years. Now, on its double-disc 11th album Commonwealth, the four-piece stirs it up. Each side of the album is devoted solely to the songs written by one musician. Jay Ferguson’s side sounds like vintage Sloan with its sunny melodic hooks and ’70s-style harmonies; Chris Murphy’s piano anthems showcase his gift for wordplay, and ace guitarist Patrick Pentland opts for heavy riffs. The surprise is drummer Andrew Scott’s single, long, psychedelic-pop suite, which moves through multiple moods and recalls Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Bohemian Rhapsody.
--taken from: Vancouver Sun
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