Watch: TOPS “Change of Heart”

04 Jun 2014 — Parker Bruce

Montreal's TOPS released one of the most underrated albums of 2012 with Tender Opposites, which is kind of a mini classic in my book. So it was quite a terrific surprise to start June with a new track and video by them as well as news of a sophmore album coming in September, all on home of good things Arbutus Records. "Change of Heart" has ramming, revving, and head-held-high guitars along with endearing, near tropicalia-imbued keyboard (both call to mind the theme song to "The Babysitter's Club"), and Jane Penny's funky voice. The video recounts the band's recent tour from earlier this year which looks like the best cross country USA road trip I've ever seen (they've been more places in my country than I have) with all of the soft serve ice cream, motel dance parties, and ponytail swinging. "Change of Heart" is out on 7" on July 14 (June 23 as a download) with another track called "Sleeptalker" accompanying it. And the album, Picture You Staring, is with us September 2! Could not come more highly recommended.