Tegan and Sara - The Con
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Music CD Cover Artist: Tegan and Sara Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 2007-07-24 Music Label: Sire / London/Rhino Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for The Con Album
Free Music Review: A Grand Departure
Hit: 5 Stars
Many would argue that twin sisters Tegan and Sara left their folk rock tunes behind after the release of their first record. Certainly each subsequent album has strayed farther from their acoustic-based roots, but this is a complete departure. Since their 2004 effort, So Jealous, a CD filled with soaring pop ballads and quirky, heart-felt tunes, the girls seemed to have grown a lot in a few different areas.
For one, the Quins' writing has improved, evident in such songs as "Nineteen" when Tegan admits to an unknown "you", "I felt you in my legs before I ever met you/And when I laid beside you for the first time I told you/'I feel you in my heart and I don't even know you.'" Or when Sara's breathy voice lends itself to the haunting "Floorplan" with "I want to draw you a floorplan of my head and heart/I want to give you directions, helpful hints/what you'll be looking for".
The girls' musicianship has also taken a great leap. The variety of sounds weaved around disarmingly subtle, yet powerful voices may leave some listeners feeling alienated after the first listen. The alternation of beats and peculiarity of song structure on this record will not be an instant hit with most people, but after a few listens, appreciation is sure to blossom.
Overall, the Con is a triumphant record of love, loss, and healing. It's lyrics are uncomfortably honest, not necessarily obvious and they're placed upon a perfect backdrop of both haunting melodies and chipper beats (complete with bright piano, electric and acoustic guitars, thumping basslines--contributed by both Hunter Burgan of AFI and Matt Sharp of the Rentals, and the occasional steel guitar). It's the musical equivalent of having your lover tell you everything you ever wanted (and never wanted) to hear. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It hurts. But love always does.