Every year, I look forward to finding out if Tegan and Sara, twin indie rockers hailing from Canada, are going to release any new material. After a two-year hiatus from their well-received album, The Con, the sisters are back with Sainthood (released Oct. 27 in stores and on iTunes).

I first heard of Tegan and Sara in 2001 when a college friend let me browse her music library at Easter. At that time, the Canadian twins were still riding the high of their second album release, This Business of Art (released in July 2000), with such classics as “All You Got” and “The First” and “My Number.” I remember falling quickly and deeply for their raw poplike sound, and they immediately climbed their way up my list of bands to claim a permanent spot at the top of my favorites.

During this time, Tegan and Sara had a small and loyal fanbase, who acted as a street team, of sorts. I tried to spread the word of their music at school, and turned a lot of people on to them. Then, they got big breaks by being added to the Grey’s Anatomy soundtrack, and given cameos on The L Word. After that, their success took off and most of their shows sell out. And if you’ve never been to a Tegan and Sara show, you are sorely missing out on their playful banter and kickass performance.

Eight years later, I’m still captivated by Tegan and Sara’s sound. I knew that Sainthood would have to be pretty special in order to outdo The Con, which I thought was their best yet. But I’m completely blown away by Sainthood. The ladies stayed with Chris Walla (guitarist for the lovable indie band Death Cab for Cutie), who also produced The Con. And while Tegan and Sara are known for writing songs separately and then meshing the track list to produce an album, they decided to collaborate from the beginning. I think it shows in the album’s seamless fluidity.

The songs seem very poppy and happy, but that’s the way Tegan and Sara have always sun about breakups, or unrequited and obsessive love. And that’s what makes the tracks so easy to love; these songs are about life’s voyages in sometimes murky water or about triumph after navigation. Listen to the lyrics, as they will bind you. There is a song for everyone, I promise you that.

The bottom line is if you’re looking to discover a new band, then check out Tegan and Sara. They are well-respected in the music community, and bands such as The White Stripes, The Rentals and Alkaline Trio have covered their tunes. Once you get into Sainthood, then you’ll have no choice but to devour The Con, and maybe some of their older stuff too.

Hits: It was hard for me to pick a few, but I’m going with “On Directing,” “Alligator,” “Ocean” and “Someday.”

“On Directing” was the second song I heard (“Hell,” the official single, was the first. And just a fun tidbit: My local radio station is playing this as I type!). Favorite lyrics so far? “Make those eyes at me, I lose my grip, I lose my focus.” How many times in your life have you felt that way when someone hot and sexy looks at you? Exactly.

I hear “Alligator” might be their next single, and I think people who haven’t heard of Tegan and Sara yet will jump on the bandwagon.

Misses: I truly don’t think there are any misses on this album. It is magnificent from start to finish. Even the three iTunes bonus tracks are worth purchasing an extra copy.