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Released 6 years ago this June

Massey Fucking Hall

Japandroids · 2020

63 min · 16 tracks · indie rock

A raucous celebration of youthful exuberance, captured live with an electric fervor that resonates deeply with fans.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raucous celebration of youthful exuberance
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • live performance energy throughout
  • for communal sing-alongs
  • nostalgic reflections on past moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike live recordings
  • prefer studio polish over raw

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 26, 2020, 'Massey Fucking Hall' is Japandroids' first live album following their critically acclaimed studio album 'Near to the Wild Heart of Life' in 2017. The band was navigating a transitional phase in their career, returning to the spotlight after a hiatus and showcasing their powerful live presence at Toronto's iconic Massey Hall.
Stylistic neighbors
FIDLAR· The Men· PUP

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro: Near to the Wild Heart of Life (live) 0:53
  • 2 Near to the Wild Heart of Life (live) 4:37
  • 3 Fire's Highway (live) 4:40
  • 4 Heart Sweats (live) 6:04
  • 5 Arc of Bar (live) 8:15
  • 6 Intro: Younger Us (live) 0:31
  • 7 Younger Us (live) 4:07
  • 8 North East South West (live) 4:26
  • 9 The Nights of Wine and Roses (live) 4:25
  • 10 Intro: No Known Drink or Drug (live) 0:33
  • 11 No Known Drink or Drug (live) 3:39
  • 12 Continuous Thunder (live) 4:35
  • 13 Young Hearts Spark Fire (live) 6:03
  • 14 Sovereignty (live) 3:36
  • 15 Intro: The House That Heaven Built (live) 0:49
  • 16 The House That Heaven Built (live) 6:18

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