Road Rage (Great Big Sea album)

Road Rage is the eighth studio album by the Canadian folk-rock band Great Big Sea, released in 2009. The album's title is a play on words, referencing both the aggressive driving behavior and the band's extensive touring schedule and experiences on the road.

Road Rage continues Great Big Sea's blend of traditional Newfoundland folk music with contemporary rock and pop sensibilities. The album features a mix of original compositions and interpretations of traditional songs. Lyrical themes explored on Road Rage include travel, love, loss, and reflections on life on the road. The album's sound incorporates a variety of instruments, including accordion, tin whistle, bodhrán, guitar, bass, and drums.

The album received generally positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising Great Big Sea's musicianship and their ability to blend traditional and modern musical styles. Road Rage charted in Canada and further solidified Great Big Sea's reputation as one of Canada's most successful and popular folk-rock bands.

Notable tracks on Road Rage include "Walk on the Moon", "Boston and St. John's", and "Oh Yeah". The album helped to maintain Great Big Sea's loyal fanbase and introduced their music to new audiences.