On the dawn of his latest album, Last Dance at the E Room, Toronto troubadour John Borra joins the Sound Affect to talk about Toronto, post punk, and The Waterboy's seminal classic "This is the Sea".
Released in September 1985, This Is the Sea is the third studio album by the Waterboys. It’s widely considered their breakthrough record and the pinnacle of their long and distinguished career. Blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences with a spiritual and emotional intensity, This Is the Sea was quintessential to what leader Mike Scott called their “Big Music” era…a sweeping, anthemic sound characterized by grand arrangements, spiritual themes, and a sense of transcendence.
