The Rural Alberta Advantage: Hometowns

Quite typical, but absolutely fantastic, Rootsy Canadian Indie Rock is the only way I can describe this band/album. I know this blog is supposed to feature indie bands from Toronto but after listening to what Paul Banwatt, Amy Cole, and Nils Edenloff of The Rural Alberta Advantage put in to their first full-length album (Hometowns) I could not stick to the norm.

Hometowns, released July 7, 2009, keeps your feet tapping and head bopping through it's entirety, thanks to the constant and catchy drumming, captivating lyrics, and addicting melodies. I kind of want to sit around a camp fire and listen to these tunes...it's just that kind of vibe.

If you're cheap, and you'd like to give your ears a little taste of what I'm talking about, just pan your eyes over to the left and click on The Rural Alberta Advantage. The link will take you to their MySpace where you can sample two of the songs from Hometowns. If you're reading this on Facebook, log on to indienow.blogspot.com and click the freaking link.

If you're like me, and still enjoy headin' to the record store (can you even call HMV a record store?.....i didn't think so)...ahem....if you still enjoy going to an entertainment store then you can pick up the most recent offering from HMV for $14.99 - TOTALLY worth it!

OR, come check them out with me July 30, 2009 at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto! For a list of other dates around North America you can find them on MySpace.

Let me know what you think!