Mississauga Goddam
The Hidden Cameras · 2004
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of alternative rock infused with whimsy and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Believe in the Good of Life — This track encapsulates the album's hopeful narrative while showcasing lush arrangements that balance upbeat melodies with reflective lyrics.
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Mississauga Goddam — The title track stands out for its unabashed exploration of personal and communal identity, blending catchy hooks with a sense of urgency.
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That's When the Ceremony Starts — This song highlights the album's celebratory aspects, capturing a sense of ritual and connection through its anthemic chorus and lively instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic melodies with introspective themes, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a playful tone, followed by several songs that incorporate varied instrumentation and tempo shifts.
- Many tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, often with multiple singers contributing to the same line, enhancing the communal feel.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with depth
- short bursts of playful energy
- reflective moments amidst lively beats
- cathartic releases of emotion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more deliberate albums
- want straightforward, linear narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Mississauga Goddam is The Hidden Cameras' second album, following their debut, The Smell of Our Own. This record solidified their unique sound and themes of queerness and community, positioning them as a distinctive voice in Canadian alternative rock during the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bouncing Souls· Tegan and Sara· of Montreal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doot Doot Plot 2:47
- 2 Builds the Bone 3:40
- 3 Fear Is On 2:41
- 4 That's When the Ceremony Starts 3:07
- 5 I Believe in the Good of Life 3:33
- 6 In the Union of Wine 4:43
- 7 Music Is My Boyfriend 3:28
- 8 Bboy 2:38
- 9 We Oh We 4:32
- 10 I Want Another Enema 3:55
- 11 Mississauga Goddam 5:44
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