Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams

When Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams first came out in '96, the gang at Mint was proud — and nervous — to present these two gents from the Canadian prairies. For their debut album, Rod Slaughter and Sean Allum managed to create a wholeheartedly familiar, yet completely original pop sensation that drew from the likes of Joy Division, The Jam, The Beatles, and Guided By Voices. So if those are your vices, get ready for a stripped down twist on mod potpourri from the inimitable bass strums and frantic drumming of Winnipeg's best dressed duo.
 
What makes us nervous about that? Over 20 years later, we're still saying they're the best dressed men to EVER come out of Winnipeg.

Tracklist

  1. The Message
  2. King of Beliefs
  3. Ghosts
  4. Slowdown
  5. A Biased View
  6. This Submarine has Cracked
  7. Follower of Obvious Voices
  8. Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams
  9. Uniform
  10. Blue Vinyl Chair
  11. Choke or Swallow
  12. Review
  13. Change Your Mind
Catalogue Number: MRD023
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Formats: CD/Digital