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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (1991 – present)

Sloan is an band which formed in 1991 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and currently based in Toronto, Ontario. Since its formation, the band has consisted of Jay Ferguson (vocals, guitar), Patrick Pentland (guitar, vocals), Chris Murphy (vocals, bass) and Andrew Scott (drums, vocals). The band has released ten albums since their formation, the most recent being “The Double Cross” released on May 10, 2011.

The band was formed in 1991 when Chris Murphy and Andrew Scott met at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) in Halifax; Patrick Pentland and Jay Ferguson joined soon after. In 1992 the band created their own record label, Murderecords, for themselves and other Halifax area bands, and released the Peppermint EP.

According to Sloan’s official website, the band’s name refers to a friend’s nickname. Their friend Jason Larsen was called Slow One by his French-speaking boss, which with the French accent sounded more like Sloan. The original agreement was that they could name the band after their friend’s nickname as long as he was on the cover of their first album. As a result, it is Larsen who appears on the cover of the Peppermint EP.

Later in 1992 Sloan released their full-length album Smeared on Geffen Records. In 1994 Geffen did not promote their second album, Twice Removed, due to artistic disputes, although it sold well in Canada.
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  • chrisrochon

    I love all the album rankings but putting Parallel Play above Twice Removed is ridiculous.

    7 Apr 6:35am Reply

  • Wooleybooley

    "Between The Bridges" was the one Sloan album I just never connected with. ..... but now it's grown on me immensely. The key to it was starting with track 7: A Long Time Coming. The back half of this album is loaded with great tunes!

    15 Dec 2012 Reply

  • krustywazoo

    Pumped to see these guys tonight. :)

    6 Oct 2012 Reply

  • kailynbee

    After many months of deliberation, I'm finally ready to do this thing no one's doing anymore: One Chord To Another, Navy Blues, The Double Cross, Twice Removed, Never Hear The End Of It, Between the Bridges, Action Pact, Pretty Together, Parallel Play, Smeared.

    1 Oct 2012 Reply

  • secret_nick

    Actually better than Teenage Fanclub (and I do love Fannies too).

    25 Sep 2012 Reply

  • mattmacneil

    these guys were like the canadian Teenage Fanclub.

    22 Sep 2012 Reply

  • krustywazoo

    They're coming to my city for the Twice Removed tour. I can't believe it... I get to see one of my favourite bands play one of my favourite records? Awesome.

    30 Aug 2012 Reply

  • deadgrotty

    I'm so ready for this Twice Removed tour. Just wait.

    16 Aug 2012 Reply

  • questforfire

    Been listening to this band forever, but "Parallel Pact" is my favorite. I don't get why people don't rock that album more. "Witch's Wand" ... "I'm Not a Kid Anymore" ... "All I Am is All You're Not"? Three of the best indie rock songs ever recorded.

    30 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Rastrepysh

    Living in the shadow of love

    26 Jul 2012 Reply

  • secret_nick

    It sure will! Still remember the first time I listened to these guys. Thank you, P. It's been 8 years now and the love keeps growing stronger :)

    23 Jul 2012 Reply

  • twcmike

    are you ready? this will take a hold of you.

    15 Jul 2012 Reply

  • skmelanie

    I first heard them when I found the DGC rarities compilation, but I guess I didn't listen closely enough, because now I've discovered Smeared, and I'm totally in love with it.

    13 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Lethal_Hobo

    I am totally hooked on Sloan right now

    30 May 2012 Reply

  • Wooleybooley

    These guys probably write guitar hooks and vocal melodies/harmonies in their sleep. Such a talented band!

    12 May 2012 Reply

  • secret_nick

    Lots of hearts among the top tracks <3

    17 Apr 2012 Reply

  • Cheekeemunkee

    i had liked a couple albums before Action Pact, but that's the one that really hooked me and still is my favorite. the double cross comes close, though - great album.

    9 Apr 2012 Reply

  • finslaw

    I only recently discovered Sloan but to my ears Action Pact to now is their best era. Then again I find Twice Removed sleepy.

    5 Feb 2012 Reply

  • kevincoyne

    i love Action Pact

    26 Jan 2012 Reply

  • sixtybill

    Sloan fans get on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5_4KzBTIvc

    4 Jan 2012 Reply
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