Songs from the Gang is a compilation album, released on April 11, 2025, as a tribute to Canadian singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett.Allie Gregory, "Sloan, the Sheepdogs, City and Colour, Bahamas Wish Joel Plaskett Happy Birthday with 'Songs from the Gang' Covers Album". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025.
Released one week before Plaskett's 50th birthday on April 18, 2025, the album was in production for a year previously, but was not publicized, or even revealed to Plaskett himself, in advance.Rosie Long Decter, "Canadian Folk and Rock Stars Surprise Joel Plaskett With Tribute Album 'Songs From The Gang' ". Billboard, April 11, 2025. Its release was announced only when Plaskett arrived at Ditch Records in Victoria, British Columbia, to meet his manager Sheri Jones for what he had been told was a simple dinner meeting, only to instead be presented with the album and taken into a private listening session.Katie Kelly, "‘I’m finding it a bit emotional’: Joel Plaskett surprised with tribute album ahead of 50th birthday". CTV News, April 11, 2025.
According to Brendan Morley of Taz Records in Plaskett's hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, "Geez, they could’ve filled 50 records with artists he’s made friends with and helped their careers."
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