Save This House
Spirit of the West · 1990
58 min · 14 tracks · folk rock
Folk rock anthems intertwine storytelling with spirited instrumentation, capturing the essence of Canadian life and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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Home for a Rest — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious melody and relatable themes of travel and belonging, making it a staple at gatherings across Canada.
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Save This House — The title track reflects on themes of nostalgia and community, showcasing the band's ability to weave personal stories into broader cultural narratives.
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(Putting Up With) The Joneses — This song critiques societal expectations and materialism with clever lyrics and an upbeat tempo, illustrating the band's sharp wit and social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines storytelling with spirited instrumentation, reflecting Canadian life while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The album closes with a slower tempo on the final track, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the more upbeat songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Save This House
The moment shifts from personal reflection to collective responsibility as the narrator calls for unity to preserve a cherished space.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save This House 2:55
- 2 Home for a Rest 4:36
- 3 Last to Know 6:27
- 4 Roadside Attraction 3:04
- 5 Dirty Pool 3:32
- 6 Not Just a Train 4:20
- 7 (Putting Up With) The Joneses 4:30
- 8 Turned Out Lies 3:46
- 9 Sentimental Side 4:10
- 10 Water in the Well 4:06
- 11 Wrecking Ball 3:42
- 12 Loaded Minds 4:57
- 13 Swingin' Single 4:57
- 14 The Old Sod 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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