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Posted on Aug 9, 2013

20 Reasons Canada Is The Greatest Place On Earth For Music

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He had hits in the '80s, '90s and '00s -- and, admit it, you can sing along with every word when they come on the radio.

He had hits in the '80s, '90s and '00s -- and, admit it, you can sing along with every word when they come on the radio.

Yeah, they have a reputation for treating people poorly, but their music is just. so. good.

Yeah, they have a reputation for treating people poorly, but their music is just. so. good.

"One Week," "If I Had $1000000," "It's All Been Done," "Call and Answer" -- they were the upbeat, make-you-smile songs that got you through the '90s. — youtube.com

"One Week," "If I Had $1000000," "It's All Been Done," "Call and Answer" -- they were the upbeat, make-you-smile songs that got you through the '90s.

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"One Week," "If I Had $1000000," "It's All Been Done," "Call and Answer" -- they were the upbeat, make-you-smile songs that got you through the '90s.

Its members came and went (*cough* No. 7 *cough*), but this collective kept producing glorious, experimental, chaotic albums.

Its members came and went (*cough* No. 7 *cough*), but this collective kept producing glorious, experimental, chaotic albums.

"Hallelujah." That is all.

"Hallelujah." That is all.

All it takes is reading the band's name and now you have "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" stuck in your head, don't you?

All it takes is reading the band's name and now you have "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" stuck in your head, don't you?

Popping in and out of Broken Social Scene to produce solo efforts, Leslie Feist released her best-selling album, The Reminder (featuring "1234"), in 2007. — Popping in and out of Broken Social Scene to produce solo efforts, Leslie Feist released her best-selling album, The Reminder (featuring "1234"), in 2007.

Popping in and out of Broken Social Scene to produce solo efforts, Leslie Feist released her best-selling album, The Reminder (featuring "1234"), in 2007.

She went from being "Free Like a Bird" to "Promiscuous," an almost unpredictable transformation from indie darling to R&B superstar.

She went from being "Free Like a Bird" to "Promiscuous," an almost unpredictable transformation from indie darling to R&B superstar.

You've probably heard this band more on TV shows and commercials than you have on the radio.

You've probably heard this band more on TV shows and commercials than you have on the radio.

Formed after the breakup of the Unicorns, the band produces neo-psychadelic indie pop.

Formed after the breakup of the Unicorns, the band produces neo-psychadelic indie pop.

Talented. Gorgeous. Married to Elvis Costello. Need I say more?

Talented. Gorgeous. Married to Elvis Costello. Need I say more?

You fell in love with her a little bit when this video debuted, and fell out of love when she married the dude from Nickelback. That's the music industry for you ...

You fell in love with her a little bit when this video debuted, and fell out of love when she married the dude from Nickelback. That's the music industry for you ...

Led by blonde bombshell Emily Haines, this band is just getting started.

Led by blonde bombshell Emily Haines, this band is just getting started.

Her wide-ranging vocals, her distinctive open-tuned guitar and piano compositions make Joni Mitchell rock royalty.

Her wide-ranging vocals, her distinctive open-tuned guitar and piano compositions make Joni Mitchell rock royalty.

Ignore the rumors that "You Outta Know" is about Dave Coulier. Alanis has racked up a full house (sorry, I had to) of awards, not to mention the millions in album sales.

Ignore the rumors that "You Outta Know" is about Dave Coulier. Alanis has racked up a full house (sorry, I had to) of awards, not to mention the millions in album sales.

Catchy, energetic pop from a group you weren't sure you were allowed to listen to in public.

Catchy, energetic pop from a group you weren't sure you were allowed to listen to in public.

They've been around for decades and just got inducted into the Rock 'n Roll of Fame, mostly thanks to Neil Peart.

They've been around for decades and just got inducted into the Rock 'n Roll of Fame, mostly thanks to Neil Peart.

Identical twins churning out delectable indie pop. What more do you want?!

Identical twins churning out delectable indie pop. What more do you want?!

I'm fairly sure she's a cyborg since she hasn't aged in the past 20 years. Or maybe I'm just jealous. Nah, she's definitely a cyborg.

I'm fairly sure she's a cyborg since she hasn't aged in the past 20 years. Or maybe I'm just jealous. Nah, she's definitely a cyborg.

He's Canada's second best-selling musician (behind Celine Dion) and his career has spanned more than 40 years. This genius songwriter is still at it, even as he creeps up on the seven-decade mark.

He's Canada's second best-selling musician (behind Celine Dion) and his career has spanned more than 40 years. This genius songwriter is still at it, even as he creeps up on the seven-decade mark.

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