BARENAKED LADIES
Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian rock band. The band formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario (now incorporated into the City of Toronto). Upon forming, the band quickly developed a cult following in their native Canada culminating in their self-titled 1990 cassette becoming the first independent release ever to be certified gold in Canada. The band then received a major record deal with Reprise Records. Its label debut, Gordon, was released in 1992. The band is also known for their light-hearted, comedic performance style and humorous banter between songs; improvised raps/songs are staples at most concerts. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. The group has sold over 15 million records including albums and singles. (More from Wikipedia)
A tribute album to Bruce Cockburn was released on Intrepid Records in 1991, called Kick at the Darkness. The opening track is a cover of “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” by Barenaked Ladies and was their first major hit in their home country of Canada, helping to launch their career.
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