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The Sunlandic Twins

Release Date: April 12, 2005

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2020 update:

of Montreal's seminal record, The Sunlandic Twins, arrived in April of 2005 as the follow-up to their breakthrough album, Satanic Panic in the Attic. To celebrate 15 years since its illustrious release, we are pleased to present a brand new edition of The Sunlandic Twins on Red and Orange Swirl vinyl complete with a re-designed gatefold jacket interior and 5 additional bonus tracks on side D to round out this superlative 23-song 2xLP.

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Hailing from Athens, of Montreal have carved their own niche -- establishing themselves as a uniquely twisted band that thrills fans with compelling live performances, delights critics with their constant innovations and refinements, and continually showcases their musical evolution that culls together influences as varied as Brian Eno, Television and Prince.

The follow-up to of Montreal's breakthrough album, Satanic Panic in the Attic, The Sunlandic Twins is one of the band's most cohesive and adventurous records.

As of Montreal's principal songwriter Kevin Barnes puts it: "The album plays out like an electro-pop opera, although no lorgnette is required. The Sunlandic Twins begins buoyant and opalescent, traversing a labyrinthine Neptune, and climaxing in a blackout darkness one only discovers in warm solitude."

Reviews

Imagine if !!! were to trim down the intense jams and adopt light vocalharmonies a la the Shins.

- Filter
It's a darker, more paranoid effort thantheir previous releases, but one that shimmers with wit and imagination.

- Austin Chronicle
Kevin Barnes is the King Midas of indie rock;every project he's involved in is just beautiful. This album is no exception tothe rule.

- Wonka Vision
TheSunlandic Twins is filled with falsetto vocals, galloping bass lines, andenough pop sweetness to cause tooth decay.

- Maxim
Ass-shaking good.

- Inlander
A collection of lush, bright, and funny songswith an enduring glow.

- Houston Chronicle
TheSunlandic Twins, could have easily fit in amongst the new wave sounds thatmade The Cure and Devo famous.

- Chicago Sun Times
[Barnes'] songs are intoxicating pop nuggets,fueled by killer hooks and peppered with witty, winkling lyrics.

- Blender
Kevin Barnes is a master of absorbing decadesof music and putting a modern spin on vintage sounds for an interpretative, notpurely imitated result.

- Venus
This year's award for the most confoundingblend of musical genre's goes to ofMontreal. The band carefully mixes its trademark gorgeous Victorian 60'spop.

- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Discoish post punk straight outta M's "Pop Muzik" territory, Ziggy Stardust glam and psychedelicprog rock while elsewhere are nods to BrianWilson, Prince, Queen, and 80's new wave.

- Harp
Psych-pop for the dance floor.

- Under the Radar
Feels like a surprise party that could makea broken-hearted birthday boy smile.

- Alternative Press
Brings the listener on yet anothermagic-carpet ride.

- Bust
An evocative acid trip with layovers insunny '60s pop, dense '70s prog, and 80's new wave... fueled by killer hooks andpeppered with witty, winking lyrics.

- Blender
With its operatic choruses, inventivesongwriting, and charming melodies, TheSunlandic Twins is of Montreal'smost ambitious record to date.

- Venus
An avant-garde dance explosion.

- LA Weekly
Near perfect pop.

- Go!
Yet another release packed to the gills withenough psychedelic charm to win over even the most diehard Sgt. Pepper look-alike.

- Chord
TheSunlandic Twins ultimately seems to showcase what of Montreal is and always indeed has been capable of: making agreat record.

- Athens Herald
Mr. Barnes writes creepy-catchy tunes thatget both your heels thumping.

- Dallas Morning News
Kevin Barnes has delivered a magnificent pop masterpiece.

- Punk Planet