Album: Smeared by Sloan (1992)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: murderecords
Format: Album

Description: Smeared was the first full-length album released by the Canadian rock band Sloan. It was released in Canada in October, 1992, and in the United States in January, 1993, on Geffen Records. Like their first release, the Peppermint EP, it was seen as a noisy pop record reminiscent of Sonic Youth with Beatles-style harmonies. Jennifer Pierce of fellow Halifax, Nova Scotia band Jale sang backup vocals on "I Am the Cancer". The album was certified Gold in Canada on July 12, 1995.

Artist Background: Sloan is a Toronto-based rock/power pop quartet from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout their 20-year tenure Sloan has released 10 LPs (one being a double), two EPs, a live album, a "best of" collection and no less than thirty singles. The band is known for their sharing of songwriting from each member of the group and their unaltered line-up throughout their career. Part of the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album, murderecords

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Smeared was the first full-length album released by the Canadian rock band Sloan. It was released in Canada in October, 1992, and in the United States in January, 1993, on Geffen Records. Like their first release, the Peppermint EP, it was seen as a noisy pop record reminiscent of Sonic Youth with Beatles-style harmonies. Jennifer Pierce of fellow Halifax, Nova Scotia band Jale sang backup vocals on "I Am the Cancer". The album was certified Gold in Canada on July 12, 1995.

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