This Business of Art

Editorial Reviews
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Canadian folksingers Tegan and Sara's debut album debut album on fellow Canuck Neil Young's Vapor Records is a formidable first effort betraying a startling maturity for two 19-year-olds. There is enough depth in the lyrics of "Come On" or "Frozen" to bear repeated listenings, while the mainly acoustic-based instrumentation provides a spare yet rhythmically interesting backdrop for the sisters' musings on life and love. There is also a defiance in some of the lyrics (witness "Proud": "Freedom and blood/ I make my mark and fight for tomorrow"). While there is still evidence of room to grow as each sister betrays a distinct influence (Tracy Chapman for one and Ani DiFranco the other), this decidedly fresh debut is a step toward a very bright future indeed. Apparently they are utterly captivating live as well so expect this duo to stick around for quite some time. --Ike Bolton --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

This Business of Art
Average customer rating:

Tegan And Sara are simply the best.

Acoustic folk-rock tinged with a little angst, a little edge, and a lot of passion

Gets You the 1st Time

brilliant from the beginning

Simple..

This Business of Art
Tegan and Sara
Manufacturer: Vapor Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U91U
Release Date: 2000-07-18

Tracks:

The First
Proud
Frozen
Hype
My Number
All You Got
Freedom
Not With You
More For Me
Come On
Superstar

Amazon.com

Canadian folksingers Tegan and Sara's debut album debut album on fellow Canuck Neil Young's Vapor Records is a formidable first effort betraying a startling maturity for two 19-year-olds. There is enough depth in the lyrics of "Come On" or "Frozen" to bear repeated listenings, while the mainly acoustic-based instrumentation provides a spare yet rhythmically interesting backdrop for the sisters' musings on life and love. There is also a defiance in some of the lyrics (witness "Proud": "Freedom and blood/ I make my mark and fight for tomorrow"). While there is still evidence of room to grow as each sister betrays a distinct influence (Tracy Chapman for one and Ani DiFranco the other), this decidedly fresh debut is a step toward a very bright future indeed. Apparently they are utterly captivating live as well so expect this duo to stick around for quite some time. --Ike Bolton

Customer Reviews:

Tegan And Sara are simply the best........2006-01-27

I listen to a whole wide variety of music, neglecting the country and rap side of things. This is my first review ever written anywhere, but these girls need to be known. I can't define their music, someone said "folk punk", but it's boundless. Their music isn't held down by genres. Not only are their voices and songs unique and amazing, their stage presence and lyrics are serene. There's no description really that can cover them or their CD's, so just go to www.teganandsara.com listen to a free song, and then come back and buy it.
Adam

Acoustic folk-rock tinged with a little angst, a little edge, and a lot of passion.......2005-12-06

Tegan and Sara without a doubt avoid the sophomore slump(as this is technically their *2nd* album) with these incredibly raw, passionate, original set of songs. I can't stress RAW or PASSIONATE enough...as those are the first words that come to mind whenever I listen to it, even now some 5 years since I first got it. I've purchased everything they've put out since, but this will always be the reigning favorite.

Barely even legal adults at the time of making this album- & yet they evoke such an array of emotions that after listening you can't help but feel your jaw drop a little. I love this CD for all the unique wordplay and intensity with which it's sung. Their voices are so fierce and they've got a lot of interesting things to say.

You'll want to show this to anyone you know who appreciates strong, original, and generally just GREAT music.

Seriously, not a bad track on this cd....each song is so unique in itself, you can't help but listen over and over and love them.

My Favorites: "The First", "Not With You", "Hype", "All You Got"

Buy it, you'll be happy you did.

Gets You the 1st Time.......2005-10-15

If teenaged lesbian angst and drive and pure talent were valued more than over-produced glam-schlock this album, and not N'Sync's, would have been the top seller of 2000. Every song is completely listenable because of its energy and sincerity and in spite of its preciousness. It has aged well and is still perfectly relevant. After I saw this act at Lollapalooza in Chicago this year I had to go buy some of their music. I wasn't disappointed, and will go on to buy the remainder of their catalogue. Tegan & Sara are the antidote to the Hillary Duffs and Simpson Sisters of the world. Everyone, take your medicine! Buy this album!

brilliant from the beginning.......2005-09-11

even though this was only tegan and sara's second album, it is absolutely amazing. deep, thoughtful lyrics combine with catchy melodies to make this my favorite album by t&s. i love songs that are a little complicated, that take a little bit of time to really figure out. "this business of art" fits the bill, and so much more...

Simple.........2005-08-29

This is simply the best album I've ever heard. I've loved it for the last 4 1/2 years and always will.

Average customer rating:

A Great Start for Tegan and Sara

This Business of Art
Tegan and Sara
Manufacturer: Superclose
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000065OM3
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

First
Proud
Frozen
Hype
My Number
All You Got
Freedom
Not With You
More for Me
Come On
Superstar

Customer Reviews:

A Great Start for Tegan and Sara.......2004-10-20

This is a awesome original of the 2nd album from the girls. Their simplicity in their lyrics seem to hit home and you can apply at least 1 song to your life right now. They amaze me with their creativity and every day when I put this Cd in my stereo, its like a warm blanket. It has been great seeing them come from under feet like ours to So Jealous, This is a perfect mix inbetween their old and new. Their lyrics captivate you.....

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