The Cape May
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The Cape May are a musical act from Calgary, Alberta. Formed in 2003 by Clinton St. John (vocals, guitars) and Jeff Macleod (drums, guitars, keys, backing vocals) the band released their first album Central City May Rise Again
on Flemish Eye
(home to fellow Calgarian Chad VanGaalen
) in 2005. The band's lineup is now rounded out by multi-instrumentalist Matt Flegel. Their 2006 album Glass Mountain Roads
, the band enlisted acclaimed engineer Steve Albini
. In 2006 they were invited by Nina Nastasia
to be her backing band on tour across the US and Europe, opening on many of the dates.
The songs are centred around the poetic lyrics of vocalist Clinton St. John, and are lyrical stories of urban dystopia and a culture on the brink.
Central City May Rise Again
Central City May Rise Again is the debut album by The Cape May released by Flemish Eye in 2005. The album cover art is by Sean Maxey.-Track listing:# Thing # On Sunprinted Thumbs# Hunting Grounds# As a Ghost...
on Flemish Eye
Flemish Eye
Flemish Eye is a record label started in 2003 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The first release was Infiniheart by Chad VanGaalen, which was picked up in 2005 by indie label Sub Pop. From the success of Infiniheart, the label has earnestly developed a mandate of assisting Calgary-based musicians and...
(home to fellow Calgarian Chad VanGaalen
Chad VanGaalen
Chad VanGaalen is a Canadian musician and artist from Calgary, Alberta.-Infiniheart:Following a few scattered independent releases, done mostly on homemade CDs with hand-drawn art, VanGaalen released Infiniheart on Canadian independent label Flemish Eye...
) in 2005. The band's lineup is now rounded out by multi-instrumentalist Matt Flegel. Their 2006 album Glass Mountain Roads
Glass Mountain Roads
Glass Mountain Roads is the second album by The Cape May, released by Flemish Eye in 2006. The album was recorded by Steve Albini and the cover art was done by fellow musician Chad VanGaalen.-Track listing:# Spring Flight To The Land Of Fire...
, the band enlisted acclaimed engineer Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
. In 2006 they were invited by Nina Nastasia
Nina Nastasia
Nina Nastasia is a New York City-based singer-songwriter born in Hollywood, California.-Biography:She began writing songs in 1993, and released her first album, Dogs, in 2000. Only 1,500 copies of the album were initially pressed, with Nastasia putting together the album packaging herself in her...
to be her backing band on tour across the US and Europe, opening on many of the dates.
The songs are centred around the poetic lyrics of vocalist Clinton St. John, and are lyrical stories of urban dystopia and a culture on the brink.
Discography
- Central City May Rise AgainCentral City May Rise AgainCentral City May Rise Again is the debut album by The Cape May released by Flemish Eye in 2005. The album cover art is by Sean Maxey.-Track listing:# Thing # On Sunprinted Thumbs# Hunting Grounds# As a Ghost...
(Jan 2005) - Glass Mountain RoadsGlass Mountain RoadsGlass Mountain Roads is the second album by The Cape May, released by Flemish Eye in 2006. The album was recorded by Steve Albini and the cover art was done by fellow musician Chad VanGaalen.-Track listing:# Spring Flight To The Land Of Fire...
(Sept 2006)
See also
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- :Category:Canadian musical groups