Gordie Johnson and Big Sugar have released there first new studio release in 5 years as of May 8th, 2020.
5 years is a long time between records and sadly Bassist Gary Lowe who passed away in July 2018, Gordie along with his wife Alex have carried on (Ben Richardson plays Bass on the album) which as they say, music can heal.
Eternity Now is the name of the album and let me tell you all it’s a great record. Big Sugar fuses all kinds of music genres that you have come to love from this band. Some Rock fused Reggae mixed at times with some old school ZZ Top which keeps you guessing from track to track especially upon first listen as you don’t know which way Gordie is going on this record.
Alex Lifeson from RUSH shows up and jams out with Gordie on the title track and it has a vibe of a mid 80’s RUSH song. I like the added percussionist on this album, Rey Arteaga who adds a ton of flavor along with drummer Richard Brown. Together they create a real slick vibe between them.
1. Eternity Now (feat. Alex Lifeson)
2. Love Is Alive (Gary Wright cover)
3. The Better It Gets
4. Wonder Woman
5. Anything Is Possible
6. New Event Horizon
7. Ultra Violet
8. Strange Spectacular
9. Everything You Want It To Be
I have been listening to this album quite a bit this past weekend and I can tell you that Eternity Now makes a great headphones album. Either way do yourself a favor and get a copy of this record!
deKe's Vinyl Reviews & More... 
With a cover like that you’ll really want this one on vinyl!
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No kidding. The color scheme is awesome on it.
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I like the sounds of having drums + percussion. And kicking off the album with a Lifeson duet doesn’t sound so bad either!
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Lot’s of different styles on this album which is cool. 5 Years we ahd to wait for a new Big Sugar release and it doesn’t disappoint!
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Glad you are digging it. I will have to give it a try.
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Give it a spin John. Some good Canadian Rock for ya!
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Totally unfamiliar.
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Check em out! Rock N Reggae and a guy like Lifeson is not going to play with anybody.
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Never heard of Big Sugar…
called up the album on Spotify. Heard the first track. I’m interested.
Great work
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That’s awesome Pete. Glad your checking them out. B.S is an excellent draw here in Canada.
They would pack out the bars and play 3 hour shows. Crazy good band both in studio and live.
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Bummer – I forgot about Lowe passing away. That guy was a bass monster. I will definitely get this on CD, but by gosh that cover art is dreadful. It looks like it was done in 15 minutes.
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It’s a great listen. I like that album cover haha
It’s different and cost effective I’m sure lol
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Probably the best they could do in 2020 without a big photo shoot. We’ll take it, we’ll take any good music we can get.
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It’s a cool listen as no two songs sound the same.
Gordie is a gem man
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Sold.
As usual. LOL
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AWESOME! Supporting Can Con
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Oh, I didn’t know this was a thing! I’ll be giving this a spin for sure!
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I’m digging it! I think you will feel the same way
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Thanks for the heads up deKE. I this this bands music. I also liked when you mentioned the different ways it goes. A definite listen for CB.
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GJ is a killer musician! He’s the real deal CB. I’m enjoying this album a lot and I think you will too.
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Yeah I have the previous out put. How are those side projects he did? I imagine they’re good.
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Grady was pretty crazy stuff. Kinda like ZZ Top hanging out a Metal Bar. lol
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That would be a rough drinking establishment for sure. I liked it when him and that mohawk guy bit it in the film. I love it when badasses get theirs.
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