Doug Tielli is the brother of Martin Tielli, of the Rheostatics. His voice and vocal stylings are pretty similar. This album is lofty, artistic, and thematic- look at the title. It's quirky, fun, weird, and so canadian. album was composed and recorded in three months while staying on an island off the harbour of Big Smoke. He plays most of the instruments.*Tielli is also part of Rock Plaza Central.