Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Shame Shame

In 1994, Sloan released what many consider to be the greatest album in Canadian history, Twice Removed. And chances are, you never heard it. Geffen Records, the band’s label at the time, refused to promote the album in the US because it was poppier than the dour grunge sounds then ruling airwaves. And because they’re idiots. While Neil Young and Joni Mitchell supporters may take issue with who really has the greatest Canadian record — just stop it, Barenaked Ladies fans — Sloan fans generally agree it’s still the finest in the band’s 20 year history, which is saying something. Touring behind a special re-release edition of the record, the band drops by the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Thursday, October 18.