The Paperbacks.
Alternative / Indie / Rock Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. |
We are
Doug McLean, Vocals/Guitar. Jaret McNabb, Bass. Corey Biluk, Drums. Andrew Filyk, Guitar/Vocals. Kevin Andrechuk, Guitar/Vocals.
Discography - see all 5
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An Illusion Against Death
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An Episode Of Sparrows
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International Pop Exchange Vol. 1
Order our albums on line:
Just click on the album artwork above and follow the Buy This Album link. All three releases are available through Scratch Records. International orders are welcome. Digital sales coming soon.
News!
Well, not yet, but it's coming. We'll have some information for you on tour dates for this summer, west in July, east in August. We may also reveal the secrets of the universe. You'll have to check back to find out! Meanwhile, take a listen to an alternate mix of a song you've never heard, Willing To Lose, it's in our player above.
New Live Recordings
Update 06/02/08: You can now download this session as a podcast! Here is a link to the feature at CBC.ca http://radio3.cbc.ca/blogs/2008/02/The-CBC-Radio-3-Sessions-Podcast-February-06-2008
And a link to download the podcast : http://www.cbc.ca/radio3/podcasts/sessions/CBCR3Sessions_2008-02-06.mp3
We just recorded our second live session at CBC studios in Vancouver, BC. Go to the CBC's site and and listen to some brand new tracks and a fresh take on a couple classics. http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/concert/The-Paperbacks-2007-09-17/
Doug and jaret also visited the CBC's studios in Winnipeg in late October to perform an acoustic version of Institutions. You can download the podcast here: http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/dnto_20071028_3738.mp3
The performance begins at - 29:15. Enjoy.
Bio
"The Paperbacks have released an album unlike anything you've heard in a long time, and it's really, really good" Punk Planet, Nov./Dec. 2003. Featuring former Bonaduces frontman, Doug McLean, Winnipeg's The Paperbacks have been playing locally and touring internationally since the year 2000, while self-producing their debut full-length entitled "An Episode of Sparrows". Released in July of 2003 on Minneapolis based Pshaw! Records, "An Episode of Sparrows" has gained critical praise in both North America and Europe, where the record was released in October 2003 by U.K label The Newest Industry. Mixing equal parts indie rock, power pop with a dash of alt. country, The Paperbacks have an exceedingly mature sound. Showcasing McLean's unique lyrical voice, "An Episode of Sparrows" is an album that continues to grow deeper with each listen.
Fall 2007 the Paperbacks introduce their second full length "An Illusion Against Death". Produced by a long-time fan and supporter, Weakerthans frontman John K. Samson, the new disc is being released in Canada on the new Parliament of Trees label.
An Illusion Against Death" sees the band continue its lyrical exploration of hitherto uncharted territory: the layered heartache of taking one's mentally ill sister to visit a dying parent ('Institutions"), the willfully veiled language of medicine and romance ('Things Get Abstract'), the limits that bureaucracy and institutional inertia put on emotional response ('Holocaust Art'). The lyrical weight does not, however, offset the tunefulness, allowing "An Illusion Against Death" to vigorously showcase the band's various strengths. "An Illusion against Death" features the original line up of Doug McLean, Jaret Mcnabb, Jack Jonasson, Jason Churko and Tanya Jonasson.
Following the release of "An Illusion against Death", 2007 will see The Paperbacks on tour throughout Canada with a new line up. Members include : Doug McLean - vocals and guitar, Jaret McNabb - bass, Louis Levesque-Cote - guitar and vocals, Corey Biluk - drums.
BeatRoute Magazine
Check out an article on us, The Paperbacks, over at the Beat Route Magazine website : http://www.beatroute.ca/view_archived_article.php?id=33§ionID=15&articleID=1149
Stats
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Comments - see all 83
Solid new album guys, I remember when I first saw u live in Gimili a while back. I liked u so much I bought An Episode of Sparrows and have been waiting for a new album since, Good Stuff
posted Nov 19
Make Art is a cool track. Keep up the awesome music!
Hi! Thanks a lot for the add! I love your music!! you'r welcome on our myspace, and if you listen to Id~N's music tell me what you think about it! [id~N]
posted Sep 23
posted Sep 22
great composition guys. Your music is very addictive. Come down to Toronto sumtime. Great places you all cud play.
posted Sep 10
thanks
posted Sep 2
Great stuff - tuneful and enjoyable. Yum!
posted Sep 1
Not too shabby gentlemen! Thanks for the add.
posted Aug 21
hey, like the music... recording quality could be better, though. not at all Beatles, which i expected from your profile pic (although this is not at all a bad thing!)
posted Jul 10
You're right, I do like you guys. Have for a while, in fact. I hear the Sled Island show was fairly rad as well.
posted Jul 8
I do like what i hear...palying Guelph at some point?
posted Jul 7
Thank you so much for the add! Love from Hawke ( who was, just to say, born and raised in Portage).
posted Jul 7
I do!!!
posted May 13
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HART (1-800-HART) says:
Thanks for the Add! I'm always glad to find "friends" from Winnipeg on these social sties. I like your music .. it's got a good toe-tapping beat to it :) Good Luck!
posted Jan 16