THE CONSTANTINES – TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS
[THREE GUT/SUB POP]
Tournament Of Hearts is the third album from The Constantines and the final record released by now legendary Toronto indie-label Three Gut Records. It’s fitting then that The Cons have delivered yet another heart-felt, powerhouse collection that not only affirms the legacy of Three Gut, but also expands upon the ever-growing legacy of the band itself.
Since the release of their spectacular second album, Shine A Light, in 2003 and the re-release of their now long-cherished self-titled debut on Sub Pop in 2004, The Cons have toured relentlessly. Tournament sounds like a record well-traveled─ weathered and wise─ and you can feel the tour bus wheels rolling on tracks like “Soon Enough� and “Windy Road.� The Cons sound far from weary however, as they can still bring the house down on adrenaline-fueled rock anthems like “Working Full-Time� and bring your guard down with emotional moves such as the stately funeral march of “You Are A Conductor.�
The Constantines have met all expectations by releasing yet another masterpiece.
5/5
