Mint Records had a stellar year in 2013, releasing fantastic albums from Renny Wilson, Pick a Piper, Tough Age and another great Pop Alliance compilation. But Jay Arner's solo debut was the real standout. Arner had been kicking around in several Vancouver bands (International Falls, Fine Mist, Bleating Hearts) plus working as a producer. His debut as himself was a fun mix of indy pop, garage rock and a big helping of new wave and synth-rock. The album bounces all over the place, his influences are also all over the place. It's playful, it's dynamic and it's loads of fun. Watch for his next album to be just as fun.
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