The Most Serene Republic Album Review

The Most Serene Republic

Credit: Norman Wong

By: Christina Caldwell
Published in The College Times

 

Do you think Canada is magic?

Despite its bad rap as being our wussy neighbor to the north, Canada could very well have magical powers that produce lovely indie rock bands. Call it Canada’s only talent, but the Canucks really have a knack for espresso-sipping, glasses-wearing, bearded rock. Just kittens, Canada.

Case and point - The Most Serene Republic’s catchy seven-piece foot-stomping sound.

Their latest disc, …And the Ever Expanding Universe, is a playful and intelligent mix of piano, violin, banjo, angelic and edgy vocals, thanks to female lead Emma Ditchburn and male lead Adrian Jewett.

But it’s the track without vocals that really stands out….Click here to read the rest of this article