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The Buttless Chaps — Cartography

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By Shannon Whibbs (CHARTattack) October 14, 2008 1:32 pm
Cartography is a mesmerizing, virtual magnum opus from Vancouver's The Buttless Chaps. While previous Chaps albums have always tested the boundaries between organic folk and synthetic electronica, Cartography is an even more aggressive exploration of this binary, resulting in a beautifully wrought, complex and cohesive outing. It's not a concept...
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The Buttless Chaps @ CMW 2007

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) March 12, 2007 3:00 pm
Background/Composition: Cadillac Lounge bartender: "So, I hear there's this band called The Buttless Chaps playing later. I hope they're all chicks, cuz I don't wanna see a bunch of guys wearing those things." Grade: 91 Comment: The Chaps levitate around a few genres and have a sound that's hard to peg with certainty. They're...
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The Buttless Chaps — Where Night Holds Light

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By David McDougall (CHARTattack) February 28, 2006 12:15 pm
On Where Night Holds Light, The Buttless Chaps continue honing their sound into something so specific and special that it makes you wonder why synth-pop and alt.country ever tried to be two different genres in the first place. Whatever this sound is, it's warm and rich, and The Chaps are only getting better at it. Dave Gowans' "new wave cowboy"...
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Buttless Chaps Navigate Beautifully

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By Shannon Whibbs (CHARTattack) November 4, 2008 5:00 pm
Vancouver's The Buttless Chaps celebrated their 10th anniversary as a band in April with a hometown show at The Biltmore Cabaret that was recorded by the CBC. Ten years is a pretty big milestone for a Canadian band — especially one that's not on a major label. But then again, given the way they prefer to work, that could be exactly why they're...
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Buttless Chaps Like Maps

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) September 5, 2008 11:42 am
You'll be able to see Buttless Chaps somewhere other than a gay pride parade when Cartography, the band's new album, hits stores on Oct. 14 via Mint Records. The band's sixth studio release was recorded at Vancouver's The Hive Creative Labs by Jesse Gander (Pride Tiger, The Pack A.D.). It features new drummer Dan Gaucher, who replaced Torben...
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The Buttless Chaps Play Western Canada This Month

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By CHARTattack Staff July 9, 2007 4:30 pm
The Buttless Chaps will tour western Canadian tour later this month with new drummer Dan Gaucher. The group recorded a six-song session at Vancouver's CBC Studio 2 with guests Peggy Lee on cello and Jesse Zubot on violin. The genre-blurring Vancouver band will road-test new material and play songs from their six previous studio LPs at these...
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New Releases: Under The Radar

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By ChartAttack.com Staff (CHARTattack) February 27, 2006 6:00 pm
February's release calendar was exactly like the television sweeps period that it corresponds with. There were three straight weeks of excellent releases/shows, followed by one week of unmitigated silence/reruns. There are a couple of good records coming on Tuesday. The most notable is The Buttless Chaps' Where The Night Holds Light. Of course...
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The Buttless Chaps Beat Band Aid 20 To The Punch

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By Shannon Whibbs (CHARTattack) November 26, 2004 3:30 pm
The holiday season is upon us, which, of course, means an avalanche of Christmas-themed records. If you're tired of the usual schlock and over-emoted versions of "O Holy Night," then It's A Team Mint Xmas Vol. 2 is the festive choice for you. Featuring cheerful titles like "Lonely Christmas," "Santa Claus Likes Rich...
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The Buttless Chaps — Love This Time

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By Darrin Keene (CHARTattack) September 2, 2003 10:33 am
The Buttless Chaps is a pretty inane name for a band. Then again, so was The Psychedelic Furs, but that didn't stop Richard Butler and company from creating some pop mini-masterpieces.The Victoria-based Chaps somehow manage to incorporate elements of several noteworthy genres — notably alt.country, '80s retro and Bacharachian...
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