Originally released September 27, 2011
Reissued June 24, 2022
Arts & Crafts
2xLP
After making his name as Canada’s answer to Justin Vernon on 2009’s Nice, Nice, Very Nice, Dan Mangan counteracted that album’s folkish minimalism with 2011’s Oh Fortune. Oh Fortune brought in strings, horns and heavier arrangements to solidify him as more than just a folk artist but one of Canada’s great songwriters. 10 years on, Oh Fortune still sounds fresh and new details continue to reveal themselves on repeat listens. This 10th anniversary deluxe edition comes with a bonus disc that includes demos, outtakes and live recordings from the era that showcase the versatility of these songs and show their growth from a sketch to studio recording to being performed in front of fans.