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SLOAN IN CONCERT:

Power pop titans Sloan have achieved cult status in their native Canada and built a diehard following around the world thanks to their potent blend of crunchy riffs and catchy hooks. The band's four members share songwriting duties, and the result is a wildly diverse sound that encompasses jaunty piano ditties, charging pop-punk, and stirring power ballads. Each member sings their own songs in concert, treating fans to a steady stream of distinct styles – from Chris Murphy's bright tenor to Patrick Pentland's rocking growl – before wowing them with gorgeous four-part harmonies. Their all-together-now enthusiasm in concert has ticket buyers singing along on stadium-worthy anthems like "Underwhelmed," "The Other Man," and "The Rest of My Life." Every aspect of Sloan's eclectic, infectious sound is cranked to the max when they perform live, and fans can’t get enough of the rocking party.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Bassist Chris Murphy and drummer Andrew Scott formed Sloan in 1991 while attending the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Guitarists Patrick Pentland and Jay Ferguson joined shortly after, creating the core lineup that’s remained unchanged for over 25 years. The band made their full-length debut in 1992 with Smeared, and instantly caught on with alternative rock fans in Canada. Unfortunately they had frequent disputes with their record label Geffen, who balked at promoting their hooky rock outside Canada during the grunge-obsessed '90s, and following the release of their 1994 sophomore album Twice Removed they split with the label. They used their own label Murderecords to release their 1996 album One Chord to Another, which was a huge critical and commercial success at home and received rave reviews when it was released in the US a year later. The group amassed fans through the late '90s and early '00s with perpetual touring and consistently solid records, and in 2006 they finally cracked the US charts with their eighth album Never Hear the End of It. Their popularity continued to grow abroad, leading up to the Top 10 debut of their 2014 album Commonwealth on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Well into their third decade together, Sloan continues to impress both critics and fans with their adventurous recordings and powerhouse concerts.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 41 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sloan rocked the house

    by ScipioB on 10/16/14Pyramid Cabaret - Winnipeg

    Traveled 3 hours to get to the show. Sloan rocked the joint, as usual. Well worth the travel time!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Not bad for nostalgia

    by Slartibartfaast on 10/24/12Tralf - Buffalo

    This show was a step back in time and as such it did not disappoint. Sloan put on a dynamic concert that showcased their musical talents. The music was the same as it was when it was first released and that is exactly what I wanted to see. This wasn't the greatest show I have seen, but in terms of 40 something musicians trying to relive their youth after 20 years, it wasn't that bad.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Twice Removed Good, Second Set Even Better

    by GturnstoD on 10/17/12Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    The band came out and jumped right into Twice Removed, which was executed well, but without tons of chemistry or passion. After the first set break, however, Sloan kicked into overdrive and played the rest of the 31-song set with amazing energy and precision. It was a great, great show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sloan did it again

    by SizzleTeen on 10/17/12Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    Sloan put on a great show, playing through the fan favorite album, Twice Removed. Then they returned after a short break to knock our collective socks off with hit after hit after hit. The entire venue was singing along, clapping and having a wonderful time. The lads were relaxed and Chris was his usual goofy and exuberant self. Never mind the silver hair, they know how to more rock than all those dyed-black poseurs out there.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great double bill

    by TJR1 on 9/19/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    excellent and entertaining set by Aussie opener, You Am I, followed by a stellar Sloan.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    they rock

    by spaceman3 on 9/17/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    great musicians, great songs. started late, but it was terrific.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sloan rocked!

    by Rock728 on 7/4/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    This is the second time I've seen Sloan at the Bowery (first was 3 -4 years ago, also in June) which is a great place to see them . They varied their playlist slightly from a few nights earlier in Philadelphia at the Kung Fu Necktie, a much smaller club. Sloan played the entire new record (The Double Cross-XX- for 20 years together) and hit almost every one of their albums through the years. The harmonies were excellent, and all 4 vocalists were pretty much spot on. If there was a change that I could make, I would revise Andrew's set list. He is the drummer through about 85 % of the songs, but comes up front to play guitar and sing for 4-5 songs. He has some real rockers, and I would've liked to heard a couple of them rather than the selections he did play. His set was still well received. . I would highly recommend seeing Sloan, a very tight band with some very intelligent and thought provoking lyrics. It's a shame there is no radio outlet for them other than college radio; they just don't fit into a specific format. Sloan is a wonderful pop/rock band with great musicians and solid harmonies. They have a unique versatility from four songwriters and vocalists, which gives you an almost unlimited combination for any show. Go and see them; you'll not be disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/1/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    Sloan is always a great show! I've seen them 6 times and each has been fantastic.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sloan rocked, of course!

    by GturnstoD on 7/1/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    Sloan was great. They played a lot of the new album, and then mixed in some old favorites. They always play great shows in NYC.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    sloan are unbelievable

    by ace696969 on 7/1/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK

    best band in the world today, closest thing to the beatles,

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    I actually went for Magneta Lane...

    by popari on 12/7/09Grog Shop - Cleveland

    So I've never been a huge fan of Sloan. I always thought they were a bit overrated, however, they themselves put on a nice show. They were good live. The drunk guys were especially funny. But I went to see Magneta Lane who is touring with Sloan. They went on right before. I was a little disappointed when they only played maybe 4 or 5 songs and none of their older ones! Magneta Lane is amazing and truly underrated. They need more credit than they have.