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Formed in 1994 in Montreal, Quebec, the Planet Smashers’ infectious pop infused melodies, rippin’ horn licks and killer live shows, quickly established them as the city’s “Kings of Ska”. They released their first album (“Self-Titled”) on Planet Smasher’s founder Matt Collyer’s own label STOMP Records and hit the road. By 1997 they were no longer a local band, but a national phenomenon, headlining shows across Canada and pushing their second record, “Atttack of The Planet Smashers” which reached 2 on the national college radio charts for 2 months straight.
Their third album “Life of The Party” took the continent by storm, “Life of the Party”, The Planet Smashers won the Montreal Independent Music Award for best ska band and drew attention from major labels, bands, publishers and booking agents all over the world.
Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!).
Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!).
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ayjay90 wrote:
my body isn't equipped for the emotions that listening to these guys fills me with... every song i listen to... all i seem to be able to do is let out a small, but bizarre noise that somewhat resembles joy!!!
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iamtheguilty wrote:
PHOTOS: The Planet Smashers at KOI Music Festival 2011 http://www.niagaramusicscene.com/gallery.php?id=100
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mcgavin27 wrote:
The new album reminds me how much fun these guys can be.
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napalm06 wrote:
It's been a while since a new album put a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it.
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ayjay90 wrote:
FFS i had to do loads of extra washing cz of these....... the new album made me keep jizzing in my pants :/
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mudhold wrote:
New album out on July 12th... hello summer!
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ayjay90 wrote:
they released a new album?
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monkeymaaan wrote:
european tour! DO IT!
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Ninja1980 wrote:
Planet Smashers = SUMMER!!!
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joaotsantos wrote:
Hi everybody! You can vote in this band/artist in this group: The Canadian Rock League. In this group competes the best rock bands/artists from Canada to determine the best artists from this country. Every week have a new voting, so don't forget it. http://www.last.fm/group/The+Canadian+Rock+League
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napalm06 wrote:
Love these guys and I've purchased multiple albums, but I've never been able to get in to Mighty. Doesn't seem very melodious to me. Shrug.
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Aldaniss wrote:
They need to tour the US more, namely California. I've been jonesin' to see them live again!
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four-space wrote:
Haha. "Planet Crashers fans." Way to make everyone avoid your music like the plague.
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Z05O wrote:
SUPER ORGY PORNO PARTAYYY
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Giraffe19 wrote:
I want these to tour the UK so badly :(
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manuscripts wrote:
Planet Smashers 1994 DEMO TAPE: http://toneandwave.blogspot.com/search/label/Planet%20Smashers Repost this if you like it:
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ayjay90 wrote:
unstoppable - yes, trip and fall - yes the rest are not in MY top 15 :( i love playing everything in the car though - very loud with windows open
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meagmog wrote:
this top 15 is pretty upsetting, i never realized their best songs were so underrated
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mercier1337 wrote:
MONTREAL JAZZ FEST WAS AWESOME WIT YOU GUYS!
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potatobaked wrote:
Yay!! Planet Smashers were my first concert =D
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The Planet Smashers
The Opera House, Toronto, Canada
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STOP RECORDS SPRING TOUR
Club Soda, Montreal QC, Canada
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