How to Make a Sad Robot Happy!

It is very simple to those wanted to make their sad robots happy...get that great indie pop band Stars to release a fairly dynamite EP and problem solved. Today was the release date of the somewhat cryptic message Stars put on their Myspace page last week and Pitchfork reported about late last week. Well of course I got it as soon as it was release, in fact I am finishing listening to it right now. It cost's $4.20 so the verdict is of course to buy it!!!! But I will give a proper review.

Stars - Sad Robots

The first track is an introduction to the sad robot, more instrumental with a distorted robot vocals spaced through it. The 6 track EP includes one live track titled "Going, Going, Gone" - a old Stars track which was done with Metric's Emily Haines, this live version has Amy Milan taking over Emily Haine's vocals. Other then the opening track which is fairly standard as intros go for the Montreal band the EP is solid and contains some soon to be Stars favorite songs for many people. "A Thread Cut With a Carving Knife" is the stand out track on the EP, Tourquil's vocals are great as always and the melody of the song is very catchy. Buy It! Let's face it most of those who read this blog have the entire Discography and you will be buying this one too. Enjoy it. (Purchase the EP at www.sadrobots.ca)

-Dave