This week, we are back with part 2 of a “…Shoulda Been Huge!!!” episode for Halifax, NS, Canada’s very own: SLOAN! We covered 1992-2001 in Ep. 348; this time, we bring you up to date with releases from 2003 to 2025. Sloan is the quintessential Canadian power-pop act—blending '70s hard rock riffs, Beatles-esque vocal harmonies, and indie rock grit—and they’ve earned gold albums and a Juno in their home country. We think it is a grave mistake that they are not as revered everywhere in the world!
This week, we are back with part 2 of a “…Shoulda Been Huge!!!” episode for Halifax, NS, Canada’s very own: SLOAN! We covered the years 1992-2001 back in Ep. 348; this time we bring you up to date with releases from 2003 to 2025. Sloan is the quintessential Canadian power-pop act—that blends '70s hard rock riffs, Beatles-esque vocal harmonies, and indie rock grit has won them gold albums and a Juno in their home country. We think it is a grave mistake that they are not as revered everywhere in the world!
This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that Kevin has been a fan of since discovering their first album back in 1993. Robert is less familiar with their impressive discography, so join him if this is an unknown for you. We think they should be remembered alongside the likes of other Canadian treasures like RUSH and TRIUMPH!
Songs this week include:
1. Sloan – “Ready For You” from Action Pact (2003)
2. Sloan – “Living With The Masses / HFXNSHC” from Never Hear The End Of It (2006)
3. Sloan – “The Other Side” from Parallel Play (2008)
4. Sloan – “I’ve Gotta Know” from The Double Cross (2011)
5. Sloan – “You Don’t Need Excuses To Be Good” from Commonwealth (2014)
6. Sloan – “Spin Our Wheels” from 12 (2018)
7. Sloan – “Scratch The Surface” from Steady (2022)
8. Sloan – “Capital Cooler” from Based On The Best Seller (2025)
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