Massey Fucking Hall (Live) Japandroids

• 1 Intro: Near To The Wild Heart Of Life (Live) 00:53
• 2 Near To The Wild Heart Of Life (Live) 04:37
• 3 Fire's Highway (Live) 04:40
• 4 Heart Sweats (Live) 06:04
• 5 Arc Of Bar (Live) 08:15
• 6 Intro: Younger Us (Live) 00:31
• 7 Younger Us (Live) 04:07
• 8 North East South West (Live) 04:26
• 9 The Nights Of Wine And Roses (Live) 04:25
• 10 Intro: No Known Drink Or Drug (Live) 00:33
• 11 No Known Drink Or Drug (Live) 03:39
• 12 Continuous Thunder (Live) 04:35
• 13 Young Hearts Spark Fire (Live) 06:03
• 14 Sovereignty (Live) 03:36
• 15 Intro: The House That Heaven Built (Live) 00:49
• 16 The House That Heaven Built (Live) 06:18
• Total Runtime 01:03:31

Info for Massey Fucking Hall (Live)

Massey Fucking Hall, the upcoming live album from Japandroids, captures the power and intensity that have made the band one of Indie Rock's most beloved live acts. The Canadian duo on guitar and drums, bring a wall of sound that delivers a full dose of raw and unhinged emotion to sixteen fan favourites that span the band's storied career. Sonically this is Japandroids perfection, capturing the energy that has long made their live shows so electrifying; performed at the legendary Massey Hall in Toronto.

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Vancouver duo Japandroids are announcing their first-ever live album today, reverently titled Massey Fucking Hall after the historic Toronto venue where it was recorded. To be released digitally on June 26 and vinyl later this fall on October 2, the 12 tracks include live versions of songs from all three of the band’s critically acclaimed studio albums.

Massey Hall is a celebrated Toronto venue that originally opened in 1894. With a capacity of nearly 3,000, the theater has hosted historic performances from fellow Canadian artists Oscar Peterson and The Tragically Hip. Landmark live albums by Neil Young and Rush were also recorded on its stage.

“We never thought we’d have the opportunity to play at Massey Hall,” Prowse explained. “It’s the most legendary venue in Canada by far, but it didn’t seem like a natural spot for a band like us to play. It’s a 100+ year old seated theatre, which isn’t the usual type of spot you expect to see Japandroids. Honestly, when we got off the stage that night, I remember feeling a sense of relief and exhilaration, but the whole thing felt like a bit of a blur. It was a very emotional show for me. We were both pretty nervous getting up on that stage.”

A band known for their kinetic live shows and rigorous international touring schedule, Japandroids hope releasing their first-ever live album during this global pandemic can be a healing balm for their fans.

“I really, really miss live shows,” Prowse admits. “I miss playing them and I miss being in the crowd. When you love music, there are few things more uplifting and cathartic than being in a room full of people at a live show. To not have that opportunity to experience live music together with a group of people has been hard to adjust to. It’s disorienting and it makes me sad to think about it. I hope that maybe in some small way people who are feeling similarly can find some solace in this record. They can hear the crowd and listen to us having the time of our lives at a historic venue and maybe that makes life a little easier for a minute, and reminds them that those moments will happen again down the road.”

This album contains no booklet.