The Constantines — The Modern Sinner Nervous Man EP

The Modern Sinner Nervous Man EP

Suicide Squeeze

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth (CHARTattack)

04/16/2002 1:32pm

This three-song EP, released on U.S. label Suicide Squeeze, marks The Constantines’ formal introduction to the American market. Toronto’s grand saviors of post-punk rock are probably saving their true gems for the follow-up to their mind-blowing self-titled debut, but while these songs aren’t the best that the Cons have laid down, they’re still pretty damn incredible. "Dirty Business" is particularly signature Constantines — muscular, vein-popping rock, characterized by intense vocals, cryptic lyrics and a powerful sense of urgency. Coming in at about 11 minutes, this disc is little more than a glorified single — while it wouldn’t make a good introduction to the world of The Constantines, it will be a necessity for established fans and completists.