
I've followed Sloan since I was about eleven, falling madly in love with Twice Removed (1994), indulging in their nifty power chords and quirky lyrical stories. Ever since then, I have entwined myself to this group, savouring every drum beat, every guitar chord, every lingering vocal note. This awesome Canadian power pop band has topped Canadian charts and hearts since their formation in 1991. Parallel Play (2008) is quite consistent with the band's eight previous albums: it's what you've always known Sloan to be; a warm familiarity. The band still manages [...]