I’m very proud to be a juror for the Polaris Music Prize of three years. In my first year, 4 of the 5 albums I chose as favourites made the short list, and then 3 of my next 5 made the short list. Last year, my picks didn’t fare as well (though Arcade Fire did take the prize, and The Weeknd would’ve if it wasn’t for the former mammoth of a record). In any case, I’m happy with my tentative ballot for this year, though I still have plenty of listening to do.

My question is: what are some of your favourite records to come out over the last 9 months that you’d think worthy of consideration for the “Best Canadian Album of the Year,” judged solely on artistic merit? My ears are hungry…

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