Celebration Rock

Celebration Rock is the second studio album by Canadian rock duo Japandroids, released June 5, 2012 by Polyvinyl Record Co. The album, recorded in Vancouver, blended classic rock influences such as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty with punk rock influences such as The Replacements and Hüsker Dü. The album received critical acclaim upon its release, appearing on numerous critics year-end best-of lists. Celebration Rock was named as a short-listed nominee for the 2012 Polaris Music Prize, and was also nominated for the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year. The album was recognized as one of The 100 Best Albums of the Decade So Far by Pitchfork Media in August 2014.