While 'A Sleep & A Forgetting' continues Islands' penchant for crafting adventuresome and infectious state of the art pop music, this time band leader Nick Thorburn has infused the songs with a personal introspection that gives the record a new and powerful emotional resonance.
“This album is far more personal …
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Islands "This Is Not A Song" digital single
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Nick Diamonds' polymorphous pop band, Islands, is back with their third studio album, 'Vapours.' The 2006 debut, 'Return to the Sea,' found eccentric and mellifluous pop tunes performed with a cast of characters from Montreal's thriving music scene (including members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade), helmed by Nick Diamonds …
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Islands "Live Session - iTunes Exclusive"
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Islands' Anti- Records debut Arm's Way finds the young, critically-acclaimed Montreal sextet heading in a surprising new direction. Their 2006 release, Return to the Sea, was heralded as a stunning work of impulsive outbursts and emotional explorations. Arm's Way sees the band naturally evolving to a more lavish, yet …
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Island's "The Arm" 2-track digital single
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