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Tegan and Sara

July 25, 2007

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You know what we’re suckers for? A rock duo comprised of twin lesbians from Canada. We love that more than a straight guy loves … well, twin lesbian rockers from Canada. That’s probably why we’ve been obsessively listening to the new Tegan and Sara album all week.

Their new album “The Con” was released this week to high acclaim. For those not in the know, Tegan and Sara Quin are out rock sisters from Canada with a power pop sound that alternates between rock and folk. “The Con” is the follow up to their infectious 2004 album “So Jealous.”

We were first acquainted with the band when we saw them open up for Ryan Adams in New York, as part of his 2002 tour Demolition. We’ve been hooked ever since. Tegan and Sara’s new album was co-produced by Chris Walla from Death Cab for Cutie fame. The tracks ebb and flow from swooning heartbreak to wrenching electric weirdness.

While the music is great, it’s the girls voices that really care the day. They have a quality of charming pessimism perfectly juxtaposed by voices best described as … girlish? These aren’t Riot-Grrrl’s and, refreshingly for out artists, the band is devoid of shtick. It’s heartfelt music and the songs deal with love and relationships in an honest yet universal way.

You can check out their MySpace page for songs from their new album.

 

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