.date Jul-24-2007
.genre indie

Release Notes:

How do you follow an album like "So Jealous," an
album that not only helped solidify Tegan and Sara's
place as one of the decade's most notable indie
pop/rock acts, but also helped define their career?
How do you follow the sheer, raw enjoyment that was
found over every second of such a fantastic record?
For the Quin sisters, the answer is "The Con," their
newest and, in my opinion, best album.

On "The Con," Tegan and Sara show that they've
matured a lot since their last outing, not only
musically, but lyrically as well. Whereas "So
Jealous" was largely a fast-paced rock album, this
one is much more balanced. There are clearly songs
that sound like classic Tegan and Sara, but at the
same time there are also some beautifully composed
and executed songs. Almost every track on the album
features multiple layers of guitars and
synthesizers. "Relief Next To Me" showcases this
addition quite nicely, as does "Knife Going In" and
the absolutely awesome title track. "Are You Ten
Years Ago" forgoes the typical drum set for an
electronic drum track, and the end result is a more
effective song than it would've been otherwise.

It's clear that the Quin sisters wanted to make an
album that branches out from their previous sounds
and explores new territory. For any artist, it is
always a tricky path to walk. However, Tegan and
Sara have achieved their goal flawlessly. They no
longer sound like little girls but women. Every
second of "The Con" showcases their maturity as
musicians and as lyricists, and I couldn't be
happier.

"So Jealous" was always sort of a guilty pleasure
for me. As a grown male, you better believe I faced
some opposition from friends when I tried to show
them Tegan and Sara. No longer. "The Con" is an
album that I'm not only proud to own, but I'm
trilled to say that it's one of the best, most
surprising records to release in 2007. If you've
ever been a Tegan and Sara fan, you absolutely have
to check this one out!

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