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On this, their debut recording for a major label, Canada's quirkiest musical troupe introduced the world to their unique blend of scathing humour, skilful musicianship, and flat-out fun. Packed with songs that have become anthems to their adoring fans, Gordon is practically a collection of Barenaked Ladies' greatest hits. This CD features "Brian Wilson", an homage to the biggest Beach Boy and an exploration of the relationship between art and neurosis; "Be My Yoko Ono", a musician's entreaty to his winsome muse; "Box Set", a relentless indictment of one-hit wonders and washed-up rockers; and the staple sing-along "If I Had $1,000,000", which you can walk around humming all day without getting bored. Literally every song on this disc features the intelligent lyrics, tight arrangements, and astonishing vocalisations that BNL have made their stock-in-trade. It's a winner all the way around. --L.A. Smith
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album by the strange canadian geeksters is just a gem. A strangely cut little gem, but still a gem. It has everything; sing-a-long melodies, heartfelt ballads, witty little ditties. A song about Yoko Ono, love songs, songs about childhood, songs about love found and love lost. What would you get if you had $1000000? Okay, it's not to everyone's taste musically, but the lyrics will reach everyone who has a soul. Five gold stars and a letter of recomendation for Gordon. Buy it now.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Gordon is an amazing album. Something in it for everyone. From the very beginning of "Hello City" you know this is gonna be a little strange - but fantastic all the same. "Enid", "Grade 9" and "King Of Bedside Manner" are pure comedy, as is "If I Had A Million Dollars." However, for me the standout track (and not by much as there's hardly a fault to any) has to be "The Flag". Let the music move you in this song. It's the reason I bought the album and thank god I did because it's never far away from my CD player. "Put Your Arms Around Me" has to be the best realistic and sweet love song I've ever heard. "Brian Wilson" and "Blame It On Me" both sweep you along in the melody. The parodies of fame - "Boxset" and "New New on The Block" are addictive. Honestly isn't a bad song on it. Anyway, can you guess that you really really really should but this?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is by far the best debut album that I have ever heard. if you buy this you will not be dissapointed, my whole family loved and i'm sure that you will too!! now if you'll excuse me i have to go listen to the whole thing again! BUY THIS CD!!
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Published 4 months ago by Conyerdragon
Barenaked From The Start
The Barenaked Ladies debut release (or at least their major label debut) "Gordon" remains my favorite from the group. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dave_42
if i had $1000000 i would buy this album again and again....
this is one of the best albums i have ever brought
the BNL are one of the most originsl bands ever!!
the BNL are one of the most originsl bands ever!!
Published on 8 Dec 2008 by Kieran Smith
What A Debut!
Any BNL fan worth their salt will always point to this record as being the BNL album to end all BNL albums. And they wouldn't be wrong. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2004 by clink
The ultimate Debut album
Simply put, Gordon must be the best Debut album. Ever. It is not an award I would bestow lightly, and whist my music tastes seem to change daily, Gordon, in the past few years I've... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2002
best of the bunch
bnl"s first and in my opinion there best album.although a lot of people jumped on the bnl bandwagon after one week and stunt some people loved them before. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2001
Buy it now!!!!!!
A fantastic album. You really can listen to it all day, every day! It is not only technically superb it is very entertaining!! Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2000
Gordon Uk review
This being the original Uk release out of the 5 barenaked ladies albums is still to date the best. "Brian Wilson", and "If I had a Million Dollars" are still... Read more
Published on 8 July 2000 by iain@akorn.vispa.co.uk
great
this is an excellent album... although having listened to Rock Spectacle (live) and then this... i preferred the live version. but all songs are great without exception.. Read more
Published on 23 May 2000
brilliantfunnyseriousmusicalgenius
says it all really. If you've ever dismissed the Ladies as being a novelty band, forget it. Just cause they do funny doesn't mean they don't do smart, clever, poignant as well, and... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2000
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