Northern Failures is an album by Cable

Cable (American band)

Cable is an American band formed in 1994 in Rockville, Connecticut. They combine a hardcore punk and emo aesthetic with a rhythmically complex, often discordant metal-influenced musical approach...

, released in 2001 by Hydra Head Records

Hydra Head Records

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. The album was produced by Steve Austin

Steve Austin (musician)

Steve Austin is the guitarist, singer and songwriter for noise rock band Today Is The Day. Austin has been the band's only permanent member since their 1992 debut EP, How To Win Friends And Influence People....

 of Today Is The Day

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, the first of three releases he would produce for the group, and the band's last record for Hydra Head Records

Hydra Head Records

Hydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...

. "Can't You See" is Marshall Tucker Band

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 cover. According to drummer Vic Szalaj, much of the album, from its title to the lyrics, were inspired by a 10 day trip he and bassist/vocalist Randy Larsen took to the White Mountains

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 in New Hampshire

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Track listing

All tracks written by Cable except #11.

1. "Wings of Hope" – 2:50
2. "The Big Rock" – 2:54
3. "Climb the Cactus" – 6:25
4. "Irish Tan" – 3:24
5. "The City Dump" – 2:34
6. "Black Leather Mustache" – 3:10
7. "Fours and Whores" – 1:59
8. "Happy Accidents" – 4:57
9. "Whiskey Mountain Mantra" – 4:19
10. "Homewrecker" – 5:13
11. "Can't You See
    Can't You See (The Marshall Tucker Band song)
    "Can't You See" is a song written by Toy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band. The song was originally recorded by the band on their 1973 debut album, The Marshall Tucker Band. It was released as a single in 1977 and peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100...
    
    " – 5:14