Friday, July 15, 2005
tournament of hearts
The forthcoming record by the Constantines (the last one ever on Three Gut) is making the rounds on the internet... months and months ahead of the October 11th release date. Tournament of Hearts is reminding me of the other big Canadian leak, the New Pornographers' Twin Cinema. Not because they sound alike, but because both records seem a bit more subdued and less immediate than their respective predecessors. After a couple of listens, I'm sold, however. I've always favoured the Cons' selftitled debut over the (also great) Shine a Light, but I could see this record becoming my favourite of the three. I, of course, wouldn't leave you completely in the dark, so here's a little sample of the record you should rush out to buy in three months. I was going to post the superb "Soon Enough," but I'm putting "Draw Us Lines" up instead. If you were smart enough to catch the Cons on tour with the Weakerthans last April you'll probably remember Winnipeg's finest helping out the guys from Guelph on this set opening number.
download: the Constantines - Draw Us Lines
This is kind of old, but I haven't posted it before, and it definitely ties in (especially considering the curling inspired title of the Cons record). If you fancy writing that is far far superior to what I attempt to pass off here, check out Weakerthans' frontman John K. Samson's Matrix Magazine article on "the Poetics of Curling."
now playing: the Constantines - Soon Enough
tournament of hearts
The Globe and Mail talks blogs and interviews the man behind best goddamn music blog in the country. (via Largeheartedboy)
The forthcoming record by the Constantines (the last one ever on Three Gut) is making the rounds on the internet... months and months ahead of the October 11th release date. Tournament of Hearts is reminding me of the other big Canadian leak, the New Pornographers' Twin Cinema. Not because they sound alike, but because both records seem a bit more subdued and less immediate than their respective predecessors. After a couple of listens, I'm sold, however. I've always favoured the Cons' selftitled debut over the (also great) Shine a Light, but I could see this record becoming my favourite of the three. I, of course, wouldn't leave you completely in the dark, so here's a little sample of the record you should rush out to buy in three months. I was going to post the superb "Soon Enough," but I'm putting "Draw Us Lines" up instead. If you were smart enough to catch the Cons on tour with the Weakerthans last April you'll probably remember Winnipeg's finest helping out the guys from Guelph on this set opening number.
download: the Constantines - Draw Us Lines
This is kind of old, but I haven't posted it before, and it definitely ties in (especially considering the curling inspired title of the Cons record). If you fancy writing that is far far superior to what I attempt to pass off here, check out Weakerthans' frontman John K. Samson's Matrix Magazine article on "the Poetics of Curling."
now playing: the Constantines - Soon Enough
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you're too kind, Quinn. Thanks.
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