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Grinning Streak

Barenaked Ladies · 2013

57 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · pop rock

A buoyant collection of catchy melodies and reflective lyrics, blending pop rock with folk influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • reflective moments between upbeat tracks
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking heavy, introspective themes
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Grinning Streak' is Barenaked Ladies' first studio album since the departure of co-founder Steven Page in 2009. This album marked a new phase for the band as they continued to explore their sound while maintaining their signature witty songwriting style. It followed their 2010 release, 'All in Good Time,' which was also an adjustment period post-Page.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· Guster· Ben Folds Five

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Limits 4:28
  • 2 Boomerang 2:34
  • 3 Off His Head 4:10
  • 4 Gonna Walk 2:40
  • 5 Odds Are 3:02
  • 6 Keepin’ It Real 3:31
  • 7 Give It Back to You 2:46
  • 8 Best Damn Friend 3:48
  • 9 Did I Say That Out Loud? 2:28
  • 10 Daydreamin’ 5:45
  • 11 Smile 2:26
  • 12 Crawl 6:47
  • 13 Blacking Out 4:10
  • 14 Fog of Writing 5:15
  • 15 Who Knew? 3:12

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