''Smile and Wave'' is the third album by Canadian rock band Headstones. It was certified Gold in Canada, and sold 100,000 copies by April 2000.

Track listing

There are several hidden tracks following "Physics", including "Anything" as well as some recorded antics.

Awards and certifications

In 1997, ''Smile and Wave'' was certified gold by

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. The following year, the album was nominated for Blockbuster Rock Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 1998.

Chart performance

Reception

Critics gave differing opinions on the music and lyrics of ''Smile and Wave''. When reviewing the album's music, the

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said the album went for the "rock jugular from start to finish", though the

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called the Headstones' work "a murky, steaming cauldron of pungent rock 'n' roll". Alternatively, reviewers gave mixed reviews for Hugh Dillon's performance.

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said Dillon's personality was better than his singing, while the

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felt that Dillion's sarcastic lyrics were almost too much for the album.

References

1997 albums Headstones (band) albums MCA Records albums Albums recorded at Metalworks Studios {{1990s-alt-rock-album-stub