A drug problem, as seen on TV, tends to follow a certain predictable arc: it begins as an escape from a world that the user feels poorly equipped for. Perhaps there are undiagnosed personality or mood disorders at play, maybe poverty plays a role, or complicated situations at home or at work. Whatever the problems, the drug soon becomes the biggest cause of them. Yet, in those elusive highs, you can feel for a moment like everything is all right: it's okay that you're afraid, it's okay that you're weak and small and powerless, because you have that one moment of glory. And that moment is only made stronger by contrast with an otherwise sour, unfulfilling existence. Even real addicts don't tell you much about that part. Probably because they're looking for your pity. We now present to you our very special addiction, with our heads hung in shame and a sercet pride in our hearts. For years, this band has been our drug. And the drugs. Drugs have also been our drug. Before I continue, I must acknowledge that every human pursuit or interest that stands in the way of productivity has been considered an addiction at one time or another. Is it really a fair comparison to make here? After all, we've been very productive: five albums, numerous EPs, and shows in almost every venue in Halifax proper. And if I were to claim that our posters have lent a singular charm to the telephone poles and corkboards of the city, none would contend me. Moreover, our songs have dotted the local airwaves: CKDU, CBC, Q104 have delighted listeners with our wierd and passionate songs. Naturally, we are not content to rest on our meager laurels. We have already crawled our way from the frozen swamps, lurched between the dark acidic trees, skulked over forgotten graveyards, and took the bus for like seven hours to get to where we are today: haunting the taverns of Halifax. We intend to go even farther. Our newest CD (Ride the Moose), recorded live without overdubs, speaks for itself - and it says "play me for all the world, or I will devour you." So give us a listen, a good listen with both ears well open, and I'm certain you'll agree with me and our haunted album. Come on, all we need is one more hit.
