Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
10 vinyl albums including limited editions; prices range from €7 to €30 for key pressings.
Originating in Montréal, The Besnard Lakes have cultivated a sound marked by atmospheric layers and complex composition within indie and psychedelic rock genres. With over 10 albums released, including significant limited edition vinyls on labels like Jagjaguwar and Full Time Hobby, their catalog is diverse and favored among collectors.
Their vinyl records vary from standard LPs to deluxe numbered editions, reflecting evolving artistic phases from early 2000s shoegaze influences to recent explorations in art rock. Their releases consistently draw attention within both North American and European markets.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Full Time Hobby · 2026
Full Time Hobby · 2025
Jagjaguwar · 2025
Full Time Hobby · 2021
Jagjaguwar · 2016
Jagjaguwar · 2013
Jagjaguwar · 2010
Jagjaguwar · 2007
Breakglass Records · 2003Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Besnard Lakes's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album showcases the refined psychedelic and indie rock blend that defines the band, with 8 tracks and a limited edition pressing on Jagjaguwar.
A 13-track immersive experience blending art rock and psychedelic tones, issued as a limited edition vinyl on Full Time Hobby.
Early example of their shoegaze-inspired alternative rock, with 8 tracks on a widely available Jagjaguwar LP pressing.
Go further
Artists who share part of The Besnard Lakes's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Our compositions are influenced both by shoegaze and the rock of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.— Jace Lasek
The 2007 album was recorded with contributions from members of Stars, The Dears, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Silver Mt. Zion, enriching the band's indie psychedelic sound.
Pop Montréal organizers dubbed the band “dark horse” of the local scene, inspiring the title of their 2007 album The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse.
The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghost Nation was pressed in deluxe numbered LP editions in the UK and Europe in 2025 on Full Time Hobby, with prices reaching over €25 on vinyl markets.
Following The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse's release in 2007, it received a nomination for the Polaris Prize, a Canadian award recognizing emerging or established artists.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The band is led by singer Jace Lasek and his wife Olga Goreas, who are central figures in songwriting and performance.
Their music blends indie rock, psychedelic rock, shoegaze, and art rock, creating atmospheric and layered soundscapes.
The first album, Volume I, was released in 2003 and marked their entry into the indie rock scene.
Key labels include Jagjaguwar in North America and Full Time Hobby in Europe, offering various limited and standard editions.
French record shops and major online vinyl platforms often stock titles from their European releases, especially from Full Time Hobby.
Top tracks include "Albatross", "Disaster", and "Chicago Train", which illustrate their signature sound and popularity.
Yes, several albums have limited edition pressings including numbered deluxe LPs, which hold appeal for collectors.
Prices for their vinyl range from approximately €7 for older releases to close to €30 for deluxe editions like The Ghost Nation.
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