[Killer Whale Tank]

For me, 'In Sarnia' is one of the best *compositions* on the album, as a piece of songcraft. It might be the most romantic thing in the Hip's catalogue, it has a fascinating melody, great chords, complex lyrics. Just excellent work. However, I rate it as a clear case of oversinging (despite GD's apparent view that he nailed the vocal), and that effect is made worse by the bizarre production treatment given to the vocal, which accentuates its problems rather than moderating them. So I can completely understand why some people love it and why it's been voted off before the final round. Great song, problematic recording.