The disc starts off with "Closer", an electronic kissed delight that brings about an interesting foray into new wave, synth territory that the duo have experimented with in the past, and are starting to implement it on a more consistent basis this time around. "Goodbye, Goodbye" packs in a serious melodic punch that has a definite edge and swagger to it that puts this track on a different pedestal than all the others. "I'm Not Your Hero" brings down the kinetic energy just a smidgen and is a track that best encapsulates the electro-synth melodies that are present in one way, shape, or form on this collection. "Drove Me Wild" is an upbeat, snyth lovers delight complete with complex and budding rhythms that do a great job of extenuating the duo's unique and individual talents that when combined, are something to behold and take notice of.
The second half gets into gear with my favorite track off the album "I Couldn't Be Your Friend", a electro-synth joyride featuring Tegan and Sara's remarkable dual vocal precision that weaves its way in and out through the song without much trouble at all and is one of the benchmarks of a reasonably well toned album going into the second half. We get to ready to close out things here with "Now I'm All Messed Up" a downtempo, low key track featuring slight piano interludes and light waves of synth melodies that show off a different side of the duo that we haven't seen much on the disc. "Shock To Your System" ends it all on a creepy, mysterious tune featuring dark instrumental arrangements and Tegan and Sara providing for the outro with a track that closes out the disc on a somewhat conspicuous note, but provides for an entertaining and thorough listening experience nonetheless. I was impressed with Tegan ans Sara when I first heard them way back in 2005 when I heard the song 'Walking With A Ghost" from their So Jealous album, and was impressed with the duo's talent of injecting a pop element within their music that made them stand out. "Back In Your Head" from 2007's The Con provided for an immediate jolt of excitement with the insatiable piano melody within that song keeping me tuned in all the way throughout. And that's one of the main characteristics of the band, their ability to keep your attention squarely focused on their performance, and on nothing else.
In retrospect, a well produced and organized effort from Tegan and Sara, who have turned in another quality effort and are a duo that have a certain, fun loving element to their musical style that can't be ignored and appeals to the diverse music fan out there.
Album Score: 3.5/5
Track Listing:
- Closer
- Goodbye, Goodbye
- I Was A Fool
- I'm Not Your Hero
- Drove Me Wild
- How Come You Don't Want Me
- I Couldn't Be Your Friend
- Love They Say
- Now I'm All Messed Up
- Shock To Your System
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