Trans Canada Highway (EP)
| Trans Canada Highway | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 29 May 2006 | |||
| Studio | Hexagon Sun, Scotland | |||
| Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 28:00 | |||
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| Producer | Mike Sandison, Marcus Eoin, D. Philip Madson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Pitchfork | 6.0/10[3] |
| Resident Advisor | 3.5/5[4] |
Trans Canada Highway is an EP by Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada.[1] Originally scheduled for release on 6 June 2006,[5] it was released by Warp on 29 May 2006.[6] It peaked at number 4 on the UK Independent Albums Chart,[7] number 8 on the UK Dance Albums Chart,[8] and number 12 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.[9]
Music videos
The opening track, "Dayvan Cowboy", also appeared on the duo's The Campfire Headphase.[1] Melissa Olson directed the music video for the track.[10] The video pieces together stock footage of Joseph Kittinger's high-altitude parachute jumps for Project Excelsior and stock footage of surfer Laird Hamilton riding waves.[11] In 2009, Pitchfork placed it at number 39 on their list of the "Top 50 Music Videos of the 2000s".[10]
Covers
In 2011, Solange Knowles released a version of the track "Left Side Drive" with additional vocals.[12] Knowles stated, "It's completely unofficial, and was just inspired by the song which I had a deep love affair with for years".[13]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dayvan Cowboy" | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Left Side Drive" | 5:20 |
| 3. | "Heard from Telegraph Lines" | 1:09 |
| 4. | "Skyliner" | 5:40 |
| 5. | "Under the Coke Sign" | 1:31 |
| 6. | "Dayvan Cowboy (Odd Nosdam Remix)" | 9:19 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Mike Sandison – composition, performance, production (except track 6)
- Marcus Eoin – composition, performance, production (except track 6)
- D. Philip Madson – production (on track 6)
- Dee Kesler – strings (on track 6)
- Antonio Diaz – tape (on track 6)
- Boards of Canada – artwork, design
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 4 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[8] | 8 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
References
- ^ a b c "Boards Of Canada Leave The Campfire And Hit The Highway". Chart Attack. 22 March 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Bush, John. "Trans Canada Highway - Boards of Canada". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Pytlik, Mark (26 May 2006). "Boards of Canada: Trans Canada Highway EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Pitchforth, Simon (30 August 2006). "Boards of Canada - Trans Canada Highway EP". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Lapatine, Scott (7 April 2006). "New Boards Of Canada – The Trans Canada Highway EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Trans Canada Highway EP". Warp. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 04 June 2006 - 10 June 2006". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40: 04 June 2006 - 10 June 2006". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Boards Of Canada - Top Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b Plagenhoef, Scott (31 August 2009). "The Top 50 Music Videos of the 2000s (page 2 of 5)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Dibben, Chance (19 January 2011). "Five of our favorite found-footage music videos". The Pitch. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "New Music: Solange – 'Left Side Drive'". Rap-Up. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Ramirez, Erika (3 May 2011). "Press Play: Freddie Gibbs, Young Jeezy, Diggy Simmons, Bruno Mars, Solange & More". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
External links
- Trans Canada Highway at Discogs (list of releases)
- Trans Canada Highway at MusicBrainz (list of releases)