Captain Tractor's East of Edson (Revisited) is available for PRE-ORDER

Edmonton’s Captain Tractor, a stalwart of the prairie music scene since the 90s, marks the 30th anniversary of the classic album East of Edson with a new revisited edition, the release of a new mini-doc, and the announcement of shows in Edmonton and Calgary in April. 

East of Edson (Revisited) is not simply a remaster, but a reworked, re-recorded and updated collection of songs that reflect the band’s changed lineup and the evolution of the music over decades, offering hardcore fans a fresh take on songs that have truly stood the test of time. For an album that originally sold over 40,000 copies, home to the definitive version of “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate,” a song equally fit for weddings and CFL intermissions alike, East of Edson (Revisited) tells the story of a band who DIY’d their way to commercial success, loyal fans, and a place in prairie music history. 

To make East of Edson (Revisited), the band sourced the only remaining tapes from the Provincial Archives of Alberta. With an assist from the archivists, Captain Tractor took the 300 odd tracks back into the studio, adding parts by “new” members Jon Nordstrom, Jason Kodie and Shannon Johnson, editing, polishing and generally bringing East of Edson into the modern studio age. From the Top 40 hit of album opener, “Up the Hill,” to the poignant ballads of “West Coast Rain,” and “Talk,” to the raucous rollover-ready party anthems throughout, including a cover of “London Calling,” East of Edson (Revisited) adds a new chapter to the band’s impressive run. 

Tracklisting 

1. Up The Hill
2. Drunken Sailor
3. Free Yo'Self
4. Who's The Dumb One
5. West Coast Rain
6. The Last Saskatchewan Pirate
7. Lord of The Dance
8. Talk
9. London Calling
10. Lonely Inanimate
11. Through The Forest
12. Jesus and the Thieves
13. Come out of the Hayloft Mabel

Six Shooter Records releases East of Edson (Revisited) on April 11, 2025.