Stamped inner rim on the disc housed in a digipak picture sleeve Includes theĬD-Rom videos for 'Stars & Sons' & 'Almost Crimes', custom ![]() Radio stations & reviewers ahead of release. Japanese 13-track promotional sample enhanced CD, issued to "Yeah, we want to win.BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE You Forgot It In People (Sealed 2006 "We're definitely looking for a new touring vehicle, we're in the market, so I take it back, the 20-grand would be awesome," he said. a cash prize is great but honestly, I don't think it would change our lives."īut, it would help the band fund its never-ending touring. "If it puts us into the consciousness of other people who never would've heard of us that'd be great. Mike Belitsky of the Sadies said the band is just happy to be included among the finalists and while winning the cash prize would be welcomed, it's not the most important part of being involved. ![]() "It's not that many worlds apart, people that love music love music and find a lot of common ground." But he added that not much separates him from the other finalists, even though they don't all share the same genre or style. "In the context of Canadian hip hop, it makes me feel like I'm a part of all the great things that are happening in Canadian hip hop right now, which is a great feeling," he said. Shad, now a two-time finalist, said he was surprised to have made the final cut, especially since - rightly or wrongly - the award is considered by some to favour indie rock bands. But I think over the years people have started to really recognize it does have an impact on all the nominated artists, whether it's long list, short list or who ever walks home with the cheque. "A competition between albums doesn't exactly seem like what albums are made for. "I was definitely, like a lot of people, kind of a little skeptical and on the fence about it," he recalled. Pallett said he wasn't sure what kind of impact the Polaris would have when he was first nominated, but said it's clearly developed credibility and a good reputation around the world. Karkwa hails from Montreal while Radio Radio - the first ever Acadian nominee - has members from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.įorty albums made a long list of contenders before they were whittled down to 10 on Tuesday. The other nominees are: rapper Shad of London, Ont., Montreal rockers the Besnard Lakes, Toronto bands Broken Social Scene and the Sadies, Calgary-raised indie-pop duo Tegan & Sara, Vancouver singer-songwriter Dan Mangan and two French-language acts, Radio Radio and Karkwa. Polaris founder Steve Jordan called this year's short list "balanced," a mix of new and repeat nominees - including Caribou once again - that spans several genres and includes artists from across Canada. ![]() The award selections have frequently been controversial, as established names like Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and Metric have been passed over for more obscure choices like Caribou and Patrick Watson. The Polaris is awarded by a jury of almost 200 Canadian music journalists, bloggers and broadcasters to the best Canadian full-length album of the year, based strictly on artistic merit and not sales or other criteria. "It's just the way the Canadian mindset works," he said. He won the Polaris in 2006 - the award's inaugural year - for the album "He Poos Clouds," when he still went by the stage name Final Fantasy. "I joke that the day they win (their album) is going to be the best record in Canada - and the day after it's the most overrated record in Canada," said Pallett with a laugh. Shortly thereafter, the sniping will begin from the indie music world's more jaded and fickle fans. 20, when the winner is announced and awarded a $20,000 cheque, glasses will be raised and attendees at the booze-soaked show will roar with approval. TORONTO - Former Polaris Music Prize winner and 2010 finalist Owen Pallett has a tongue-in-cheek warning for the other nine acts competing against him for this year's award.
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