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The Con
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093624994053
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Special Edition
Label: Sire / London/Rhino
Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino
MPN: 257532
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sire / London/Rhino
Release Date: July 24, 2007
Studio: Sire / London/Rhino
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Editorial Review:
It's hard to follow up the record that made you famous. For many artists, that's their first album, and the disappointing results are termed the "sophomore slump." Luckily, Tegan and Sara's star-making Juno-nominated album, So Jealous, was their fourth--and their fifth album, The Con, not only avoids any kind of slump but sets a new bar of quality quite high. While both a darker and quirkier album than the near-perfect heartbreak pop of So Jealous, The Con skillfully packs its instant hooks in so tight, virtually every line becomes the one you want to sing along to--and the twins' lyrics aren't your typical pop pabulum. Layer upon layer of tasty ear candy coat considered sentiments like "Nobody likes to but I really like to cry," "I felt you in my legs before I ever met you," and "Maybe I would have been something you'd be good at"--lyrics that feel honest and add an emotional urgency and depth rarely heard on the radio. However, the biggest leap Tegan and Sara made on this record was not the lyrical content, but how the album itself was created. The switch to coproducing with indie superstar Christopher Walla (Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie) is apparent, and part of what gives this record its distinctive and innovative touch. From the odd structure of "I Was Married" to the thumping electronica of "Are You Ten Years Ago," The Con reverberates with unabashed creativity, and it's a rare pleasure to hear it done so well. I would be surprised if another band this year made a better record--it's really that good. A special bonus for fans: don't shy away from this deluxe edition--it includes a DVD with a feature-length intimate documentary on the making of the album, offering a lot of insight into their creative process. --Alan Wiley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - You must buy this cd!
This album is a must have! It has quickly become one of my favorite cds. I havent watched the DVD part yet but a friend of mine watched it and said its really interesting.
Rating:  - hmm....
It's interesting comparing the 1 and 5 star reviews for this album... I really liked it. I actually think it's quite experimental, yet still rocks, which makes it work in my book. Yes, it captures a certain "generalized experience of emotion" that one tends to have in their twenties... I'm still processing mine, so the music still spoke to me... and I like that you can't "genre-ize" it. I think they took some risks, weren't afraid to be different or weird, and still remained honest. Hats off...
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Rating: - Tegan and Sara always good
I love this new album. This is definitely more pop than their other albums, but it does not disappoint. The production on this album is amazing. Please check it out!
Rating:  - Yarg...this blows....
Let's be brutally honest for a moment. This music is very cheesy. More specifically, its melodramatic, sentimental, and irritatingly precious. Worse still are the pretensions toward poetry and Tegan's tendency to lionize her own artistic talents. As easily as these melodies can lull the listener into a stupified ersatz bliss, they can just as easily dull the ear to much more challenging forms (eg jazz or classical). This is the worst kind of commodified, commercialized cheese, spewed forth not by some ... Read More
Rating: - uh..may....sing
I love this music. The tight rhythms and solid guitar work are wonderful. "Floorplan" blew me away. Remind me of Metric somewhat, another great band. Kudos to the Con!
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