Oh Canada! Reasons to love the so-called 'Little America'

A Listmania! list by Dave (London, UK)
 
Funeral
1.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "Over the course of just 2 (amazing. classic) albums they have become Canada's greatest ever musical export. A truly important band. (National Anthem: Wake Up)"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

The Essential Leonard Cohen
2.  The Essential Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "His voice alone makes up for all the Bryan Adams and Celine Dions the nation has produced. (National Anthem: Hallelujah)"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Release the Stars
3.  Release the Stars by Rufus Wainwright
The list author says:
  "Always destined for bigger things it seems Wainwright is finally achieving the mainstream success he so thoroughly deserves. (National Anthem: The Art Teacher)"
£4.13   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Live It Out
4.  Live It Out by Metric
The list author says:
  "Aggresive, angry and pumping all the right tunes, Metric are one of the world's most exciting rising bands. (National Anthem: Monster Hospital)"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Loose
5.  Loose by Nelly Furtado
The list author says:
  "OK so she has roots all over the world, but the Canadian minx is still about the biggest star from the country since (ugh!) Celine Dion. (National Anthem: Maneater)"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Hit The Floor
6.  Hit The Floor by You Say Party! We Say Die!
The list author says:
  "All the energy of a toddler hopped up on maple syrup and all the pop genius of Blondie gone nuts, this band are something to celebrate! (National Anthem: The Gap)"
£3.79   Used & New from: £0.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Gang Of Losers
7.  Gang Of Losers by The Dears
The list author says:
  "Beautiful, theatrical and massively unique this band could have only come from one country. (National Anthem: Ballad Of Humankindness)"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

A Lesson In Crime
8.  A Lesson In Crime by Tokyo Police Club
The list author says:
  "The Strokes of Cananda. Apparently. (National Anthem: A Lesson in Crime)"
£5.92   Used & New from: £0.77
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Alexisonfire
9.  Alexisonfire by Alexisonfire
The list author says:
  "Spweing energy and creativity, these emo-types are certainly a band to watch. (National Anthem: 44 Caliber Lover Letter)"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Blue
10.  Blue by Joni Mitchell
The list author says:
  "On of the most important women in the last 50 years of music and truly Canada's greatest female voice. (National Antem: Little Green)"
£4.77   Used & New from: £1.96
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

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