New Pornographers - Challengers [2007]
It starts off with the first single, "My Rights Versus Yours." I have to be honest, when I first listened to the song a few months ago I was not a fan. The song lacked the powerful hooks and grandiose climaxes that "Twin Cinema" flaunted on pretty much every song. Of course, since then I’ve been able to appreciate the song for it’s absolutely beautiful lyrics, and relentless drive. Carl Newman’s delivery is flawless as he sings "We hang suspended from the heights until it’s safer to walk here." The hook is a bit weak in my opinion("The truth in one free afternoon"), but it really doesn’t distract from this great song. "All the Old Showstoppers" continues the fantastic songwriting from the first track. It really feels like a group effort, especially by the time the bridge rolls around.
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1. My Rights Versus Yours
2. All The Old Showstoppers
3. Challengers
4. Myriad Harbour
5. All The Things That Go To Make Heaven And Earth
6. Failsafe
7. Unguided
8. Entering White Cecilia
9. Go Places
10. Mutiny, I Promise You
11. Adventures In Solitude
12. The Spirit Of Giving
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