Although fewer songs about water sports and anonymous gay sex grace this disc than their reputation (and history) might suggest, an outhouse nevertheless adorns the cover - a reference to the two major preoccupations of Joel Gibb, front-man of Toronto's Hidden Cameras. Granted, Gibb’s singing is unintelligible on large swathes of 'Awoo', but he certainly seems less confrontational on this release, which sometimes attempts to do more than enforce a melodic but still radical vision of gay liberation ("Ban Marriage," anybody?). Not all is new, however. "Lo… read more
Although fewer songs about water sports and anonymous gay sex grace this disc than their reputation (and history) might suggest, an outhouse neverthe… read more
Although fewer songs about water sports and anonymous gay sex grace this disc than their reputation (and history) might suggest, an outhouse nevertheless adorns the cover - a reference t… read more
The Hidden Cameras are a Canadian indie pop band. Fronted by singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the band consists of a varying roster of musicians who play what Gibb describes as "gay church folk music". They could also be considered an anti-folk band, as is often associated with musicians on the Rough Trade label. Their live performances are elaborate, high energy shows, featuring go-go dancers in balaclavas, a choir and string section. Large banners, created by Joel and often featured on the band's record covers, are hung from the ceiling and lyrics are projected onto the… read more
The Hidden Cameras are a Canadian indie pop band. Fronted by singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the band consists of a varying roster of musicians who play what Gibb describes as "gay church… read more
The Hidden Cameras are a Canadian indie pop band. Fronted by singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the band consists of a varying roster of musicians who play what Gibb describes as "gay church folk music". They could also be consider… read more