Blue Rodeo "The Things We Left Behind"

I've been digging this record for almost two months, way more than the usual three spins. Just can't seem to pull it from the rotation. Been thinking of things to blog on it, jotting some of them down, even. One was how this is another great album unavailable in the States. Well, that is apparently not so anymore, as the website says it is out here after achieving Platinum status in their home of Canada. People, if you've ever considered yourself a fan of the Eagles, either the 70's version or this century's version, you must do your ears a favor and give this a try. Yes, I hear you say, "They don't make music like they used to anymore." Bullshite. Several of these songs should be on country-crossover stations all across this nation, not just along the border. I've seen these guys compared to Lennon/McCartney, though the Frey/Henley comparison is better. Country, folk, Americana, atmospheric, etc. all wrapped up in 80+minutes. It's not often that a band that's been together for twenty-five years actually gets better later in their career, but Blue Rodeo is one of the examples. "Small Miracles" from a couple of years ago is another gem. And they are supposed to be a great live band, but I don't think I'll ever get to see them in Florida. I have a promo live sampler from about ten years ago that smokes!