''The North Side Benches'' is the second album by Canadian singer-songwriter
Jim Bryson
Jim Bryson is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Briefly a founding member of the band Punchbuggy, he moved to a musical life under his own name with the release of his debut album, ''The Occasionals'', in 2000.
A member of singer-songwriter Kath ...
. Recorded primarily in Ottawa, Ontario, where Bryson is based, the album was released in 2003.
A version of the song "Somewhere Else" was also recorded by
alternative country
Alternative country, or alternative country rock (sometimes alt-country, insurgent country, Americana, or y'allternative), is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style ...
singer
Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards (born July 11, 1978 ) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2002 debut album, ''
Back to Me''.
Track listing
All songs written by Jim Bryson
# "Sleeping in Toronto"
# "Somewhere Else"
# "The Lost Occasional"
# "Elizabeth"
# "Fleetwood"
# "Captain Finch"
# "Feel Much Better"
# "Accidental Country Leaning"
# "Mean Streak"
# "At Least for Now"
# "Broken Fingers"