Formed in 2005 from the ashes of some of Vancouver's biggest post-punk bands (All State Champion/By A Thread/Daggermouth), Carpenter's rock n roll assault sprung from singer Daniel Sioui's obsession with the 1982 John Cougar classic "American Fool". Like Mellencamp, Sioui took aim at writing material that was lasting, catchy and heartfelt. Along with JJ Heath (drums), Ryan Howlett (guitar) and Dana Edwards (bass) the band strives for a rootsy, classic rock feel whilst retaining the intensity and DIY ethics of their punk and hardcore roots. Lyrically, Carpenter has painted pictures of the Canadian rural landscape and hi-lighted the struggles of the independent farmer. The band is a vehement messenger against the corporate based Agribusiness industry; they've promoted sustainable farming practices and encouraged support of organizations such as Canadian Organic Growers and Farm Folk City Folk. For the new album, Sioui continued his exploration into a life of living off the land. Inspired by the stories of Christopher McCandless (Into The Wild) and Timothy Treadwell (Grizzly Man), Daniel retreated to his isolated Ontario farm and penned early renditions of the record from a trailer off the grid, far from the distractions and cacophony of the city. The end result is a more personal and introspective record, that's raw, driving and more diverse than the band's previous releases.

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Track Listing

Mean Things   
Common Law  
Just Another Friday Night  
Long Hard Day  
Northern Exposure  
One Horse Town  
Separate  
Joan  
You Might Be Right  
I Put My Heart In Everything