Monday 27 November 2023

Spirit Desire


Spirit Desire are a four-piece indie/emo/punk band from Toronto, Ontario that formed in 2015. They released a demo that same year, which was followed by two full-lengths, the latest of which came out in 2022. I don't really know what else to say, besides No One Makes Me Laugh As Hard As You is one of the most brilliantly ecclectic and versatile albums in recent memory, with strong performances and incredibly memorable songs across its entire track list. Virtually every song shifts gears, but in a way that still somehow flows together, as they approach each song in a unique yet effortless fashion. Whether it be the the blown-out self-deprecating "Lovelines (Bug Song)", the acoustic noodling and sing-along of "Pelmo Crescent", the screamy climax of "Adventures" or the jittery energy of "The Sweater Song, Part 2: Even Sweatier". this album is chalk full of highlights. There's nothing concrete to even compare it to, its that varied. My suggestion is to just check it out for yourself, it scratches so many of the itches that this blog usually covers. Highly recommended, enjoy!

1. Going To Taco Bell
2. I H8 My Job
3. Hollow
4. Donut Run
5. Tom Cruise
6. Guy Fieri
7. Don't Live Like Me
8. Life Blows


1. (Theme To "Adrian")
2. Going To Denny's
3. My Fieri
4. Surfy Turfy
5. Side By Side
6. IDC
7. Donut Run 2: Still Runnin'
8. Terry Crews
9. Drop It Like It's Hot
10. Game of Pricks
11. Life Blows (And Then You Die)

1. Bro! We Did It! (Demo)
2. Bat Song (Demo)
3. May 30th, 2018

1. Tape Dub Intro + Bro! We Did It! (Live)
2. Bug Song (Live)
3. Adventures (Live)
4. Tombstoned (Live)
5. Drop It Like It's Hot (Live)
6. Tape Dub Outro + Extra Jam
7. IDC + My Fieri (Live At Houndstooth)

1. It Is What It Is (Demo)
2. Tiny Jam
3. Bobby

1. The Sweater Song, Part 2: Even Sweatier
2. A Streetcar Named Spirit Desire
3. Pelmo Crescent
4. Lovelines (Bug Song)
5. Shy Guy
6. Grange Park Lawn Darts
7. Bro! We Did It!
8. Good Riddance!!!
9. Adventures
10. Tombstoned

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