Japandroids Announce New Live Album Massey Fucking Hall
Japandroids have announced Massey Fucking Hall, a new live album that captures their 2017 concert at the iconic Toronto venue Massey Hall. It’s out digitally on June 19 and vinyl on October 2 via ANTI-. They’ve also shared video of their performance of “Heart Sweats” from that show. Watch it below. Plus, find Massey Hall’s recording of the concert.
“We never thought we’d have the opportunity to play at Massey Hall,” drummer David Prowse said in a statement. “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.”
Prowse also discussed how, during the pandemic, he hopes the album will help fans who miss going to shows. “I really, really miss live shows. I miss playing them and I miss being in the crowd,” he said. “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.”
Massey Fucking Hall:
01 Near to the Wild Heart of Life
02 Fire’s Highway
03 Heart Sweats
04 Arc of Bar
05 Younger Us
06 North East South West
07 The Nights of Wine and Roses
08 No Known Drink or Drug
09 Continuous Thunder
10 Young Hearts Spark Fire
11 Sovereignty
12 The House That Heaven Built
Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
