TWO HOURS TRAFFIC - TERRITORY (LP)

Two Hours Traffic Territory on Vinyl LP

Territory is the follow up to the Charlottetown band's Polaris Prize nominated and internationally acclaimed sophomore album, Little Jabs. Once again produced by Joel Plaskett, Territory builds on the promise of Little Jabs as the band continues to write and record sunny pop gems for the heart and head. The album also finds Two Hours Traffic discovering the shadows at the side of the road. Right from the get go this becomes apparent as the gold into lead alchemy of the rousing opener "Noisemaker" kicks in and by the time the title track tells its tale of disillusionment and betrayal you know you are settling in for a drive to the darker side. Indeed, songs such as "Weightless One," "Drop Alcohol," "Wicked Side," and "Lost Boys" all explore the approaching dusk but just like the more hopeful tracks on the album ("Happiness Burns," "Sing A Little Hymn") they all lock into the close your eyes, sing along choruses and instantly memorable lyrics that have put Two Hours Traffic on the melodic map.

Initially conceived as a two-piece, lead singer Liam Corcoran and guitarist Alec O'Hanley recruited bassist Andrew MacDonald and drummer Derek Ellis while attending university in their hometown of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. After releasing their April Storm EP in 2003 a friendship was struck up with Halifax hero Joel Plaskett who offered to produce the band's first proper album. They've been working together ever since. While their eponymous debut and their follow up Isolator EP were received warmly by critics, it wasn't until 2007's breakthrough Little Jabs that the world really took notice. Appearing on dozens of year-end best of lists, Little Jabs also garnered an ECMA for Best Pop Recording and was a finalist for the coveted Polaris Music Prize.

Two Hours Traffic Territory Track Listing

1.  Noisemaker   
2.  Wicked Side   
3.  Territory   
4.  Weightless One   
5.  Painted Halo   
6.  Just Listen   
7.  Drop Alcohol   
8.  Monster Closet   
9.  Lost Boys   
10. Happiness Burns   
11. Sing a Little Hymn   
12. Heroes of the Sidewalk   
13. Jezebel   
14. Nighthawks   
15. Backstreet Sweetheart