We do not presume to be something we’re not—musical journalists. Even so, we greatly enjoyed conducting the research for this article and taking a trip down memory lane. We sure make incredible music here at home!
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Ceci est une espèce aimée by Saratoga with Chantal Archambault
Smooth folk that makes us feel lighter.
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J’ai soif by Raoûl Duguay
Discover his poetic prowess, beyond “La Bittt à Tibi”
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Le Messager by Samian
As impactful as ever. Take the time to grasp the messages conveyed.
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4.
A Cut Above by Hal Willis
Country rockabilly can make brighten up the greyest of days.
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Vivant by Lubik
Be sure to listen to “Clerval” on full blast!
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Passé Simple by Diane Tell
A collection of the singer’s greatest hits.
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César et les Romains by César et les Romains
They sure bring a smile to everyone’s face!
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La grande nuit vidéo by Philippe B
Powerful words that mute the outside world for a few blissful moments.
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Tropicale Apocalypse by Louis-Philippe Gingras
This fills our hearts with joy.
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10.
Who Dat by Zach Zoya
The single that put the artist on our map (it’s been on repeat ever since). We can’t wait for the album!
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Un nouveau jour by Jacques Michel
The lyrics to “Un nouveau jour va se lever” strike a chord.
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Chansons du tiroir by Mario Peluso
The song “Témiscamingue” brings back memories of the lake, landscapes, people…
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Au Club Soda by Richard Desjardins
We had the difficult task of choosing just one album. “Le coeur est un oiseau” takes on a whole new meaning.
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14.
L’amour la haine les animaux les automobiles by Gwenwed
This band stole the hearts of an entire generation. A nostalgic album you can rock out to and feel good about. We’re crossing our fingers for a revival!
15.
Embarque! by Vieux Borlots
Let loose and dance around the living room with your family.
To round out this selection, we recommend discovering the list curated by Ici Musique, which largely inspired our search for these gems.
Happy listening!
