Although identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin first appeared in the music scene in the late '90s playing the kind of folk-rock and folk-punk more associated with other Lilith Fair (in which they participated) artists of the time, by the time 2007 rolled around they had moved into much poppier territory. It was a progression, to be sure, from This Business of Art to their fourth Vapor full-length -- one that can be heard in the time spent on production, the louder guitars -- but that still may not prepare listeners for The Con. Produced by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla, the album is full of quirky, Aqueduct-like keyboards, punchy bass from Weezer's Matt Sharp and AFI's Hunter Burgan, and even some guitar help from Kaki King that stretch and shove their way into the spaces between Tegan and Sara's hook-driven melodies and clean harmonies, more complex than anything they've done before. Though each sister writes and sings lead on seven tracks, it is Sara especially who writes the more intricate pieces ("Relief Next to Me," "Like O, Like H"), showing a more adult songwriter, one who has matured since her first work came out, while Tegan draws more from simpler emo and pop-punk arrangements ("Nineteen," "Hop a Plane"), her songs more straightforward, both compositionally and lyrically, than her sister's. But this isn't to say that there's a kind of disparity or harsh contrast on The Con. Much like the duo's voices, which share a timbre, a clear relationship, even if their actual tonality differs, the songs on the album complement each other, play off the other's strengths, and make the record very much an entity instead of simply a collection of tracks, setting it off as an impressive step forward in their already commendable discography.
Aside from my excitement for Tegan & Sara's new album, there are a lot of unknowns listed here. We'll see if any of them turn out to be very good.Pink Martini - Splendor in the GrassTegan & Sara - SainthoodThe Swell Season - Strict JoyWinger - KarmaDevendra Banhart - What Will We Be?Brian McKnight - Evolution of a ManTech N9ne - k.o.d.B.B. King - The Four Kings of Blues GuitarStan Kenton - Kent...
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This review is long overdue. It has been two long weeks since I saw Tegan and Sara at the Malibu Performing Arts Center. The Malibu Perf. is surprisingly cheesy, but the beauty of the place is that it is really quite small. I was in the first row, a little off to the side, and I didn’t miss my glasses much—a refreshing change from seeing Bob Dylan. There was no opening act, so Tegan and Sara j
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Mogstars out of ten: NineWith two members of Death Cab, The Rentals’ frontman and that bloke from AFI all involved in the project, Canadian chanteuses Tegan and Sara’s fifth full length offering is steeped in indie pedigree, yet it is the terrific twins themselves which gives it a homespun and friendly feel. While retaining the usual comforting melodies and gorgeous harmonies that you would
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In our virtual world today, a lot of things can get done without anyone ever seeing or ever meeting the person on the other end. You IM, you text, you email. People have become just names in inboxes, not faces in boardroom meetings. Despite the detachment these virtual relationships still get a lot accomplished and Tegan Quin, one of half of the Canadian twin sister act Tegan & Sara, and best-s...
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Mogstars out of ten: NineWith two members of Death Cab, The Rentals’ frontman and that bloke from AFI all involved in the project, Canadian chanteuses Tegan and Sara’s fifth full length offering is steeped in indie pedigree, yet it is the terrific twins themselves which gives it a homespun and friendly feel. While retaining the usual comforting melodies and gorgeous harmonies that you would
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Here's a track off the new Tegan and Sara album, The Con.
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Aside from my excitement for Tegan & Sara's new album, there are a lot of unknowns listed here. We'll see if any of them turn out to be very good.Pink Martini - Splendor in the GrassTegan & Sara - SainthoodThe Swell Season - Strict JoyWinger - KarmaDevendra Banhart - What Will We Be?Brian McKnight - Evolution of a ManTech N9ne - k.o.d.B.B. King - The Four Kings of Blues GuitarStan Kenton - Kent...
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Indie rock's Laurel & Hardy aren't quite done milking The Con for its "video-ready "wares just yet. I liked The Con, so this is cool with me. "Call It Off" is a simple T&S breakup duet, but then cutting the cord usually isn't simple -- particularly when you can't stop regretful thoughts ("Maybe you would have been something I'd be good at") from circling your mind. The vid mirrors the song, win...
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who: Tegan and Sara when: April 19 - 9PM - $25where: Kate Buchanan Room, HSU Campus, Arcata 707-826-3928what: Folk-rock duo Tegan and Sara first burst onto the Canadian music scene in 1998, when they earned the highest score in history at Calgary's Garage Warz competition. Their quick rise didn't stop, for their melodic acoustics and charming stage personas led to a slew of dates with Sarah McL...
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To be fair, I became familiar with Tegan and Sara pretty late. It wasn't until The Con that I really started investigating their music. They have unique voices that I thought might drive me nuts if I listened to a full album, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I went to their concert here in LA a number of months ago and was pleasantly surprised at what amazing performers they were. Engaging ...
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New York, October 16 - Having an interview with Tegan and Sara is pretty much like trying to get to talk with Roger Smith, although I was sent for a big European media (www.lesoir.be) I struggled, To tell you the truth, I even struggled to get a photo pass. However, Piers, Tegan and Sara's publicist, finally agreed for an interview by email that we sent after Tegan and Sara played their two sol...
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summer vacation is officially over!before i get carried away typing, my official business is to announce our australian headline dates in january 2009:AN HORSE will be joining us!!! also, THE JEZABELS! Jan 8 - Sydney, Metro Theatre - Licensed / All AgesJan 9 - Melbourne, Palace Theatre - 18+Jan 11 - Adelaide, HQ - Licensed / All AgesFan presale will run for 24 hrs.Starting at 12 noon, Wed Sept ...
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So I'm new to the site but I found this link on another site and thought someone would appreciate it/ help me figure out exaclty what the video is for. I am trying to figure out what is all about, let me know your thoughts.http://ifeltyouinmyknees.com
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This review is long overdue. It has been two long weeks since I saw Tegan and Sara at the Malibu Performing Arts Center. The Malibu Perf. is surprisingly cheesy, but the beauty of the place is that it is really quite small. I was in the first row, a little off to the side, and I didn’t miss my glasses much—a refreshing change from seeing Bob Dylan. There was no opening act, so Tegan and Sara j
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i love the way their voices blend, its so beautiful. i just can't stop listening to them!
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| 1 I Was Married |
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| 2 Relief Next To Me |
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| 3 The Con |
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| 4 Knife Going In |
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| 5 Are You Ten Years Ago |
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| 6 Back In Your Head |
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| 7 Hop A Plane |
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| 8 Soil, Soil |
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| 9 Burn Your Life Down |
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| 10 Nineteen |
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| 11 Floorplan |
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| 12 Like O, Like H |
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| 13 Dark Come Soon |
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| 14 Call It Off |
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