Canadian Music History Radio
Released on July 1, 1968, Music from Big Pink introduced The Band with a sound that seemed almost completely removed from the psychedelic experimentation dominating rock music at the time. Earthy, collaborative and deeply rooted in folk, blues, country and gospel traditions, the album helped...
Released on December 27, 1967, Songs of Leonard Cohen introduced the wider music world to an artist unlike almost anyone else of his generation. Sparse, intimate and deeply poetic, Leonard Cohen’s debut album transformed his literary voice into songs that would eventually become standards. Cohen...
Released on January 18, 1974, Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown marked a defining moment in the career of one of Canada’s greatest songwriters. Blending folk, country and soft rock, the album brought Lightfoot extraordinary international success while preserving the thoughtful storytelling that had already earned him widespread...
Released on February 1, 1972, Neil Young’s Harvest captured a quieter side of rock music at a time when the genre was growing louder and heavier. Blending folk, country and rock with deeply personal songwriting, the album became a defining moment in Young’s career. Its...
Released on June 13, 1995, Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill became one of the most influential albums of the 1990s. Honest, fearless and emotionally charged, it transformed Morissette from a Canadian pop artist into a global music phenomenon. Its powerful lyrics and alternative rock sound...
Released on February 12, 1981, Rush's Moving Pictures stands as one of the most celebrated albums in Canadian music history. Combining technical brilliance with memorable songwriting, the album introduced progressive rock to a broader audience without sacrificing the musicianship that made Rush unique. More than...
Released on June 22, 1971, Joni Mitchell’s Blue is widely recognised as one of the most influential singer-songwriter albums in music history. Honest, deeply personal and beautifully crafted, it redefined what popular music could express. More than five decades later, Blue continues to inspire artists...
Released on October 6, 1992, The Tragically Hip's Fully Completely is widely regarded as one of the greatest Canadian albums ever recorded. Rich in storytelling, poetic lyrics and unmistakable rock energy, it captured the band's unique ability to turn Canadian history, landscapes and everyday life...
Released on November 5, 1984, Bryan Adams’ Reckless is more than a collection of hit songs. It is one of the defining albums in Canadian rock history. Packed with unforgettable melodies, soaring guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, the record transformed Adams into an international superstar....
