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The Thermals - "Canada"

This week the world turns its attention to our northernly neighbor for Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics. Not everyone's enthused. While the Thermals' one-off ode to Canada has no direct relation or reference to the world's most celebrated international pissing contest, that pissing contest is having its Opening Ceremonies in three days, and as if on cue, here is a power-pop homage to its host. It's loose and quick, a feel-good fist-raiser that sounds like it should be the theme music to a son...

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20:05 on February 9 2010

The Thermals: "Canada"

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Portland punk band the Thermals will be releasing their fifth album, Personal Life, on September 7 via Kill Rock Stars. The first preview of Personal Life is the bouncy s... more info

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22:20 on February 9 2010

[Stream] The Thermals â€“ Canada

We All Want Someone To Shout For — The Thermals released a new song today for the Olympics! The song is called “Canada” and is going to be on their new album, Personal Life, set to come out on Septembe... more info

The Thermals

22:29 on February 9 2010

The Thermals - "Canada"

Stereogum — This week the world turns its attention to our northernly neighbor for Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics. Not everyone's enthused. While the Thermals' one-off ode to Ca... more info

The Thermals

13:36 on February 10 2010

The Thermals Announce New Single Details

Addict Music — The Thermals are set to return with a song they recorded in half an hour while on tour called 'Canada' more info

The Thermals

22:20 on February 10 2010

Canada? Time to get your Thermals out

The Music Fix — News Flash: What a winter it's beenThe Thermals release new single Canada this week and you lucky people can listen to it here for free. The Thermals are currently fini... more info

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