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The Party of the Humans Has Left Us Hungover: An Interview with the Most Serene Republic

The Most Serene Republic

Population

(Arts & Crafts)

US release date: 2 October 2007

UK release date: 19 November 2007

[4 December 2007]

by Evan Sawdey

PopMatters Associate Interviews Editor

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Ryan Lenssen nearly had his hands cut off, made his bandmates re-record the same album three times over, and says that their latest album wouldn't have been possible without the help of Ayn Rand.

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Review: The Most Serene Republic: Population

Dan Raper

17.Oct.07

A step forward for the young band that's previously been in the shadow of Broken Social Scene.

Review: The Most Serene Republic: Underwater Cinematographer

Austin L. Ray

04.Aug.05

The first Arts & Crafts signing without a member of Broken Social Scene delivers an intriguing debut album with influences worn conspicuously on its sleeve. However, it also includes some stunningly unpredictable moments.

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