Spirit Of The West - And If Venice Is Sinking
Review by Jeremy Horton
The album And If Venice Is Sinking by Spirit Of The West is a masterpiece of Canadian folk rock. Released in 1989, it features a mix of upbeat and melancholic tracks that showcase the band's unique sound and storytelling abilities.
The album's title track, "And If Venice Is Sinking," is a haunting ballad that explores the fragility of life and the inevitability of change. It's a standout track that sets the tone for the rest of the album, which features a range of themes from love and loss to political commentary.
The album's second track, "D for Democracy," is a politically charged song that critiques the state of democracy in the modern world. With its catchy chorus and powerful lyrics, it's a song that resonates with listeners even today.
Other standout tracks include "Political," a satirical take on politics; "Sadness Grows," a bittersweet ballad about lost love; and "The Crawl," a rollicking tune that showcases the band's energetic sound.
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Download
Filename: spirit-of-the-west-and-if-venice-is-sinking.zip- MP3 size: 23 mb
- FLAC size: 163.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| And If Venice Is Sinking | 3:53 | |
| SOTW Talks About "And If Venice Is Sinking" | 0:54 | |
| And If Venice Is Sinking (Alternate Version) | 3:50 | |
| Political | 4:26 | |
| Five Free Minutes | 4:03 |
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Catalog Numbers
4509-95255-2Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Single
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Warner Music Canada Ltd |
| Copyright (c) | Warner Music Canada Ltd |
| Made By | Warner Music Manufacturing Europe |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Michael Phillip Wojewoda (tracks: 1, 2, 5) |
| Written-By | G. Kelly (tracks: 1 to 3, 5), J. Mann (tracks: 1 to 3, 5) |
Notes
- Track 1 from the WEA album Spirit Of The West - Faithlift.
- Track 2 originally from the WEA album Spirit Of The West - Faithlift.
- Track 3 originally from the Stony Plain album Spirit Of The West - Labour Day.
- Made in Germany.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 4509-95255-2 1
- Label Code: LC 4281
- Rights Society: Gema
- Matrix / Runout: 450995255-2 WME
About Spirit Of The West
Name Vars
- SOTW
Members
- Linda McRae
- Geoffrey Kelly
- Hugh McMillan
- Vince Ditrich
- John Mann
- Tobin Frank
- J. Knutson
- Matthew Harder