Land of Talk is an indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Land of Talk is an indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, formed in 2006. The band's main member consisted of Elizabeth Powell (guitar/vocals), with Joe Yarmush (bass), and Andrew Barr (drums).
Land of Talk's debut EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, was released in April 2006, and featured Chris McCarron on bass and Bucky Wheaton on drums. Wheaton left the band in May 2007 and was replaced by Eric Thibodeau. Thibodeau left in early 2008, and was replaced by Andrew Barr (of The Slip). McCarron left to play guitar for The Dears and was replaced by Joe Yarmush.
The band released their full-length debut, Some Are Lakes, on Saddle Creek Records in September 2008. They opened for Broken Social Scene on their fall 2008 tour.
On October 27th, 2009 the band released Fun and Laughter EP under Saddle Creek Records. This album was released prior to their short west coast tour that began in San Diego on October 27th and ended in Vancouver, B.C. on November 7th the same year. This showcased four songs.
The band's fourth album, Cloak and Cipher, debuted August 24, 2010 on Saddle Creek Records. After touring for the album for a while, the band was completely shrouded in mystery, no trace of them could be found. Their official website was replaced but they were/are still listed on the official website of the label. It was only in 2013, when the band manager confirmed a hiatus.
On April 25, 2015, Powell played her first show since 2011 at the Roots North Music Festival in Orillia, Ontario. On December 5, the band social media pages were updated for the first time in four years.
Land of Talk's debut EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, was released in April 2006, and featured Chris McCarron on bass and Bucky Wheaton on drums. Wheaton left the band in May 2007 and was replaced by Eric Thibodeau. Thibodeau left in early 2008, and was replaced by Andrew Barr (of The Slip). McCarron left to play guitar for The Dears and was replaced by Joe Yarmush.
The band released their full-length debut, Some Are Lakes, on Saddle Creek Records in September 2008. They opened for Broken Social Scene on their fall 2008 tour.
On October 27th, 2009 the band released Fun and Laughter EP under Saddle Creek Records. This album was released prior to their short west coast tour that began in San Diego on October 27th and ended in Vancouver, B.C. on November 7th the same year. This showcased four songs.
The band's fourth album, Cloak and Cipher, debuted August 24, 2010 on Saddle Creek Records. After touring for the album for a while, the band was completely shrouded in mystery, no trace of them could be found. Their official website was replaced but they were/are still listed on the official website of the label. It was only in 2013, when the band manager confirmed a hiatus.
On April 25, 2015, Powell played her first show since 2011 at the Roots North Music Festival in Orillia, Ontario. On December 5, the band social media pages were updated for the first time in four years.
This Time
Land of Talk Lyrics
I don't wanna waste it this time
And see fate as the end of me
I don't wanna waste it, my life
And know it was in front of me
Together we rock, together we roll
Finding ourselves is taking its toll
Hear it on the cold wind of this town
I'm never going back, that's a lonely road
I made it, it started, I can't stop it oh no
I will wait for you to call me out, me out
It's not a need nor a want, living with his hands out
Would have stayed there alone, I can't go back no more
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know
I don't wanna waste it this time
To see the fate that's the end of me
I don't wanna waste it, my life
To think it was in front of me
Together we laugh, the memory low
Finding ourselves, the phases were slow
'Cause I don't wanna waste any of this time
The body's still wasted, the body's still wasted
I made it, it started, I can't stop it oh no
I will wait for you to call me out, me out
It's not a need nor a want, living with his hands out
Would have stayed there alone, I can't go back no more
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know
I don't want to waste it this time
I don't wanna waste it, my life
I don't want to waste it this time
I don't wanna waste it, my life
And see fate as the end of me
I don't wanna waste it, my life
And know it was in front of me
Together we rock, together we roll
Finding ourselves is taking its toll
Hear it on the cold wind of this town
I'm never going back, that's a lonely road
I will wait for you to call me out, me out
It's not a need nor a want, living with his hands out
Would have stayed there alone, I can't go back no more
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know
I don't wanna waste it this time
To see the fate that's the end of me
I don't wanna waste it, my life
To think it was in front of me
Together we laugh, the memory low
Finding ourselves, the phases were slow
'Cause I don't wanna waste any of this time
The body's still wasted, the body's still wasted
I made it, it started, I can't stop it oh no
I will wait for you to call me out, me out
It's not a need nor a want, living with his hands out
Would have stayed there alone, I can't go back no more
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know what you want
I believe I don't know
I don't want to waste it this time
I don't wanna waste it, my life
I don't want to waste it this time
I don't wanna waste it, my life
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Powell, Joe Yarmush, Andrew Barr
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TyRobot
Literally, the most underrated band of my lifetime thus far. Her voice is so special, and I'm super excited for this upcoming album. I do hope that we get some of the darker, haunting, and heavy tracks from them like we've had on the previous albums (for example, The Hate I Won't Commit). Long live Land of Talk, and forever may they continue to make music! <3
TyRobot
@Donnie Bobb yoooooooooooo thanks for the heads up dude! <3
Donnie Bobb
it's 2021, and y/our wish is granted!
Max Lennon
i realize it is kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released series online ?
Quantum Pause
@Aunchient Pistol Their new-new album is so good!
Aunchient Pistol
The new album is so good
flawedengineer
Lizzie's voice is so mellow that I think I can listen to her nonstop for the rest of my life!
Vinicius Santos
thank you so much for coming back ❤
Edit: On Friday 06/12/19 i was on your show in São Paulo, It was the highlight of my life... I listen to you guys since Quarry Hymns's release... Thank you very much for everything you've done for me Lizzy, fav band ever ❤️
Mia Borges
They are so Underrated! I love Land Of Talk, I've had this song on replay I love it so much! 😍😍😍😍
fishflake1209
Elizabeth Powell's career as the songwriter and vocalist behind Land of Talk could be aptly characterized as elusive; deeply personal, yet impenetrable at the same time. In every regard, "This Time" is the most direct song she's ever created. The raw emotion was present in "Applause Cheer Boo Hiss," but submerged in a sea of guitars and distortion. "Cloak and Cipher" was a siren's call reminiscent of a Cold War numbers station, as though its lyrics could be decoded if only the listener had obtained the key.
Here, Elizabeth's vocals are naked, completely lacking in mystery. Indeed, her singing almost sounds amplified above the level of the music. "This Time" is her mantra, a declaration for all the world to hear. This song is astonishing.