Oh, they have done it again. Indie-rock band, “Stars,” has released its newest album called “The North.” The Canadian natives have taken on a new sound with their latest album. The last album – released in 2010, “The Five Ghosts” – focused on the sound of forbidden love, longing, death, and dealing with moving on. But this new album is almost as if the band contained spring time and morphed it into songs. Some fans claim the band’s last album was so weak, it was a sign “Stars” may be done for good. But the band came back with a strong new album that could pacify fans for a few years.

With “The North,” the band’s two prominent lead singers – Torquil Campbell and Amy Millan – sing beautiful lyrics, along with equally as-beautiful melodies.

The song “Backlines,” was released as one of four singles on the new album and is one of the more upbeat songs on the album. Millan’s voice is as strong as ever, with her unique, but very familiar sound of soft and almost heaven-like vocals. The instrumentals of “Backlines,” are very powerful and beautiful to say the least.  And the lyrics are thought provoking and leave you with a sense of heartfelt happiness.

To say the very least, “The North,” backs up many other amazing albums from Stars, and could very-well be titled  one of the best Indie albums of the year. To “Stars” fans out there: definitely find this album and give it a good listen. You won’t be disappointed.