Biography

Brad Roberts’ octave-dropping voice became the band’s instant trademark, wrapping wry narratives in radio-friendly folk rock.

Their breakout era balanced MTV irony with musicianship serious enough for adult formats still rotating 90s quirks.

Later albums leaned singer-songwriter without abandoning the literate humour that defined their debut streak.

Clean streams separate upright bass thump, brushed snare, and vocal formants that muddy codecs can’t untangle.

New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.

At a glance

  • Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg in 1988.
  • The Ghosts That Haunt Me (1991) and God Shuffled His Feet (1993) brought international attention.
  • Lead vocalist and guitarist Brad Roberts writes the majority of their material.