NXNE 2009: 10 Albums – Said The Whale

Said The Whale have artistically developed their own style of music and have rightly so, struck the Canadian scene with a bang. Soothing guitar riffs and captivating lyrics paint a unique picture leaving listeners with a feel-good vibe. Formed by Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester, these Vancouver musicians have naturally caught the eye of fans around the country and will soon enough do the same thing to the world.

Here’s Said The Whale’s list of…

Hey Rosetta – Into Your Lungs

This is a perfect album from one of Canada’s best bands – Tyler Bancroft

By Divine Right – Bless This Mess

Also a perfect album. I still have a five-dollar bill signed by Jose Contreras and Leslie Feist from when I saw them in Vancouver in ’99. – Tyler Bancroft

Panda Bear – Person Pitch

Go listen to this right now. – Spencer Schoening

The Flaming Lips – Zaireeka

The first time I synched up all 4 CD players, my eyes fell out. – Spencer Schoening

Dan Mangan – Nice, Nice, Very Nice

This album is like a warm hug from a big fuzzy bear who also happens to be an amazing singer, lyricist and storyteller. – Ben Worcester

Bob Marley – Kaya

Its irie. – Ben Worcester

Richard Buckner – Bloomed

Perfect songs. – Peter Carruthers

Shellac – Terraform

Its all about balls. – Peter Carruthers

Count Basie – Live At The Sands

This was the first jazz album I ever owned and inspired my love for jazz piano. – Jaycelyn Brown

Hannah Georgas – The Beat Stuff

Gorgeous voice and amazingly catchy tunes. – Jaycelyn Brown