Caribou’s Andorra Wins Polaris Prize
Caribou aka Daniel Snaith won the Polaris Music Prize and taking home the 20,000 cash prize for Canada’s best Canadian album. I gave the album 4 out of 5.
I guess I’m not surprised at all. Reading an article on Friday on the artist’s choice for the prize hinted at Caribou’s Andorra. I’m not mad at the decision, it was a great album and I think it suffered from the “I listened to it too long ago” syndrome when picking a choice out of the 10.
The album is very good, even if I last listened to it like 6-months to a year ago, I can still go back to this album and enjoy its creativity. It’s catchy in nature with the use of ethereal vocals, subtle electronica and some catchy guitar work.
Is it better then Shad’s The Old Prince. That is comparison sticks and stones in my opinion. I was heavily rooting for Shad because he’s a talent to be commended and his hip-hop work should be considered. Good to know Frank on the jury thought of Shad.
I guess we do this all over again for next year’s Polaris Music Prize. Wolf Parade and Chad VanGaalen are early candidates so far…
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