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The 3 Albums That Anchor The Tastes Of Super Vancouverites

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Definitive Records asks interesting Vancouverites to pick the three albums that anchor their musical tastes. Today, we hear from Craig Pierce, owner of Railtown’s awesome Union Wood & Supply Company. In addition to being a superb craftsman (he made – among other things – the gorgeous, bum-embracing barstools at Wildebeest), he’s also a pretty righteous dude.

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Ice Cube – The Predator | LISTEN | The perfect balance of angst and humour for a teenager. It built the foundation of my forever love of hip-hop.

The Walkmen – Everyone Who Pretended To Like Me Is Gone | LISTEN | Gritty and raw, this album feels like it just woke up from a long night in NYC’s LES.

The Cave Singers – Invitation Songs | LISTEN |  Inject your brain with some folksy Pacific Northwest vibes. Great guys with great energy live.

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