'Sainthood' anointed as one of year's best

Tegan and Sara
"Sainthood"
Release Date: 10/27
Record Label: Sire
Rating: A

The sisters Quin can sure write a hook.

Whether it be bouncy new wave, pop-punk or straight ahead indie-pop these twins' ability to get feet moving seems like second nature now.

The duo has been inching closer to a nearly straight up dance record over its past two releases and has created a great one here. Even when the guitars are jagged or tempos get simmered, the backbeat is always at a heavy, get the body moving thump.

It is a mystery as to why the duo does not get the same indie rock world acclaim as contemporaries doing similar things musically. Perhaps having two women fronting a rock band is a hindrance in this sense, which is a shame. This new record is one of the year's most cohesive, rewarding and deserving of repeat listens outings.

In a right musical landscape the Quins would be burning up charts and tearing up the stage on SNL. This should and just might be the album to get them there.

Luke McCormick can be reached at 536-3311 ext. 275