The Wombat File Is Yours to Keep

As referenced in the last quiz, on Friday the unquenchable DeSelby-Bowens and I went to see Canada's ambassadors of catchy and artful guitar-pop, Sloan. Never having seen them live, I was glad to remedy the omission, and it was a treat to hear not only a clutch of songs from their excellent new album, but such bounce-inducing hits as "Take Good Care of the Poor Boy" and "Money City Maniacs" (though, sad to say, the crowd seemed not to want to move much below the neck -- which was a pity, as it was energetic and fun, and should have been the occasion for plenty of happy jumping about). Chris Murphy let his inner rock star run wild n' free toward the end of the show, and my friend Bill Pearis -- who I saw briefly there -- has the key visual of a tambourine-booty-spanking duly recorded. And, as he is a noted Sloanauthority, I refer you to Mr. Pearis's comprehensive overview of the show.