Montreal’s Stars will release its new album The North, on Tuesday, 9/4.  Stars is a great pop band whose songs range from ballads to anthems in a single bound or two, with subjects ranging from relationships to revolutions.  The North is no exception, and sounds like candy to our ears (in a good way).  The best way to preview it is to tap into Canada’s The National Post’s track-by-track commentary from band member Torq Campbell while listening in.  You can also preview it over at NPR until the album’s release.     Campbell and Amy Millan have hit their mark on this one.  Astronomically sound sounds.