Hindsight 20/20
The Arrogant Worms · 2010
66 min · 21 tracks · pop music
A playful mix of satirical lyrics and catchy melodies that celebrate Canadian culture with a tongue-in-cheek humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Last Saskatchewan Pirate — This track encapsulates the band's signature blend of storytelling and humor, telling the tale of a pirate's misadventures in Saskatchewan while embracing regional pride.
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I Am Cow — With its catchy chorus and absurd premise, this song captures the band’s whimsical nature and has become an anthem for fans who appreciate its playful absurdity.
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Celine Dion — This track humorously critiques celebrity culture through a lighthearted lens, showcasing the band's knack for clever satire and making fun of a beloved figure in Canadian music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor with catchy melodies, showcasing a distinct style while celebrating Canadian culture.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humor in its lyrics, often employing satire to comment on Canadian culture and stereotypes.
- Several songs incorporate unexpected musical shifts, such as tempo changes or genre blending, which keep the arrangements engaging.
- The last track is a dance remix of the opening song, creating a circular structure that emphasizes its popularity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Last Saskatchewan Pirate 4:47
- 2 Pressure Washer 2:23
- 3 Uncle Lou 2:17
- 4 I Am Cow 3:23
- 5 Jesus' Brother Bob 3:48
- 6 Rippy the Gator 3:01
- 7 The Mounted Animal Nature Trail 3:27
- 8 Rocks and Trees 2:00
- 9 Celine Dion 3:19
- 10 Big Box Store 2:34
- 11 Canada's Really Big 2:32
- 12 I Ran Away 3:11
- 13 Mime Abduction Song 3:18
- 14 The Happy Happy Birthday Song 1:59
- 15 Carrot Juice Is Murder 3:35
- 16 Go to Sleep Little Leech 4:34
- 17 Me Like Hockey 3:34
- 18 Big Fat Road Manager 3:17
- 19 Santa's Gonna Kick Your Ass 1:27
- 20 We Are the Beaver 3:52
- 21 The Last Saskatchewan Pirate (dance remix) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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