Artist: Tegan And Sara
Album: The Con (2007)
Label: Sire
Label: Sire
For the devoted, Tegan and Sara need no selling-point introduction as their music sell and speak soundly for themselves. Having been making music since the age of fifteen, the Canadian twin duo, now at twenty-six have released their long-awaited album, aptly titled The Con.
With no expectations set in mind, then to hear the maturity and quality in their song-writing ability, it was clear that this record was nothing short of melancholic perfection. With lyrics honest and simple, vocals raw and emotional (‘Dark Come Soon’), the signature combination creates an unforgettable listening experience.
Opening with a controversial and affirming protestation in ‘I Was Married’ the girls speaks out to the L-word haters with simplicity and class, whilst the title inspiring synth-driven track ‘The Con’ hooks you in to a sing-a-long. And just when you think this record rings happy tales (‘Burn Your Life Down’), it’ll unexpectedly sink you into darker themes (‘Knife Going In’). Almost like a string of poetic vignettes, each song tells a short and sweet story, with a touch of sadness (‘Soil, Soil’) to the surrounding themes of life, love and loss.
Finding a song to simply dislike on this release is rather impossible.
With no expectations set in mind, then to hear the maturity and quality in their song-writing ability, it was clear that this record was nothing short of melancholic perfection. With lyrics honest and simple, vocals raw and emotional (‘Dark Come Soon’), the signature combination creates an unforgettable listening experience.
Opening with a controversial and affirming protestation in ‘I Was Married’ the girls speaks out to the L-word haters with simplicity and class, whilst the title inspiring synth-driven track ‘The Con’ hooks you in to a sing-a-long. And just when you think this record rings happy tales (‘Burn Your Life Down’), it’ll unexpectedly sink you into darker themes (‘Knife Going In’). Almost like a string of poetic vignettes, each song tells a short and sweet story, with a touch of sadness (‘Soil, Soil’) to the surrounding themes of life, love and loss.
Finding a song to simply dislike on this release is rather impossible.
Artist: Tegan and Sara
Album: So Jealous (2004)
Label: Sanctuary
So Jealous, shaped up to be the soundtrack of my summer...and still is :-)
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