Departing is the second full-length album by Canadian indie rock band The Rural Alberta Advantage, released March 1, 2011 on Paper Bag Records in Canada and Saddle Creek Records in the United States.[1]
In a review of their December 2010 concert performance at Lee's Palace, The Globe and Mail recommended the album as a must-hear for 2011.[2]
The album was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.[3]
The song "Tornado '87" is about the Edmonton tornado of July 31, 1987, which occurred when band leader Nils Edenloff was living in that city.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Two Lovers" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "The Breakup" | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Under the Knife" | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Muscle Relaxants" | 2:55 |
| 5. | "North Star" | 3:06 |
| 6. | "Stamp" | 3:09 |
| 7. | "Tornado '87" | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Barnes' Yard" | 2:25 |
| 9. | "Coldest Days" | 3:08 |
| 10. | "Good Night" | 4:05 |
References
- ^ "The Rural Alberta Advantage reveal new album, 'Departing'". Aux.tv. December 6, 2010. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
- ^ Considine, J.D. (December 17, 2010). "Rural Alberta Advantage: At home in Toronto and creating a lot of buzz". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
- ^ Carter, Ashley (June 16, 2011). "2011 Polaris Music Prize Long List announced". Aux TV. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ^ Kim, Brandon (November 11, 2011). "Exclusive premiere: The Rural Alberta Advantage "Tornado '87"". IFC TV. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
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