Casual Viewin' is a 2000 album by Canadian alternative rock band 54-40.Mike Roberts, "Rocker `bean' there done that: 54:40's Merritt has come up with the coffee-pot cozy and it's a hit". The Province, August 20, 2000. The title refers to a lyric from the Genesis song "Broadway Melody of 1974", which reads: "Marshall McLuhan, casual viewin', head buried in the sand." 54-40 commented in interviews at the time of the album's release that they were influenced by McLuhan's work when making the album, and that they adopted the Genesis lyric as a result.Brenda Bouw, "54-40 fight to appeal to their fans: Band's new CD inspired by works of Marshall McLuhan". National Post, August 22, 2000.
The album was supported with a national tour, starting in early 2001.Paul Morden, "54.40 takes two decades of music on tour". Sarnia Observer, January 17, 2001.
The album was a Juno Award nominee for Best Rock Album at the Juno Awards of 2001."Juno nominees include Nelly Furtado, Barenaked Ladies, Moffatts, soulDecision". Whitehorse Star, January 24, 2001.
Track listing "Casual Viewin'" – 4:43 "Unbend" – 3:49 "Blue Sky" – 4:05 "Sunday Girl" – 4:39 "Roll Up Rule" – 4:23 "She's a Jones" – 4:24 "It's Alright" – 3:45 "Watching You" – 4:44 "Say My Name" – 4:40 "Speak What You Feel" – 5:10 "Someone's Mind" – 3:28 "You the One" – 4:22 "Big You Up" – 3:57 "Castles" – 3:54
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