Take a trip down memory lane with Mark and Thom as they explore the iconic 1997 alternative rock album Clumsy by Our Lady Peace. They chat about the memorable tracks, the band's journey to create this album, and the evolution of their sound in the late 90s music scene.

They'll dive into the album's recording process, which took place in a remote Ontario cottage during the winter of 1996, the inspiration they here leading them to create memorable tracks like "Trapeze" and ultimately settling on the album title, Clumsy. Plus, they take a moment to appreciate the album's cover art, which was a last-minute decision that added to the album's overall aesthetic.

Mark and Thom talk songs from Clumsy, exploring the themes, lyrics, and the impact these songs had on the music scene of the late 90s, as well as how they resonate with them personally. Don't miss this nostalgic trip back in time, as we celebrate the lasting impact of Our Lady Peace's Clumsy on the alternative rock landscape.

Show notes

00:00:00 - General catchup chat, trips to Illinois and Texas

00:05:50 - Thom is a dirty rotten liar

00:11:41 - Our Lady Peace's early success

00:15:11 - Making 'Clumsy' by Our Lady Peace

00:23:07 - Mark & Thom explore the "Blockbuster Music Store Era," safe-date rock, and how much harder OLP rocked.

00:25:45 - First time hearing Superman's Dead and its analysis

00:32:33 - Automatic Flowers

00:36:17 - Carnival

00:40:00 - Big Dumb Rocket

00:42:31 - 4am

00:45:57 - Shaking

00:46:55 - Clumsy

00:53:49 - Hello Oskar

00:55:02 - Let You Down

00:55:53 - The Story of 100 Aisles

00:57:32 - Car Crash

01:01:14 - Thom reminisces about seeing OLP live & his wife's experience with OLP and Chantal Kreviazuk

01:03:35 - Mark and Thom drop their top 3 tracks from the album

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