Those who've claimed that Montreal isn't the rock mecca it was in 2005 can slide back into their comas! Land of Talk, led by singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell, proves that the city still hums along on the energy of great anglo indie groups. On the eve of the band's next album release, here's a perfect opportunity to discover or re-discover the contrasts and contradictions of the songs of Some are Lakes and Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, which have taken the band to success in the U.S. and Europe.