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Broken Social SceneBroken Social Scene
A great record, this was the first clear number one of the year (was number one until sometime in February). Broken Social Scene is made up, in part, of members of Canadian post-rock masters Do Make Say Think. Whilst they sound absolutely nothing like that band (and are, to be frank, not as good), the Canadian influence is clearly present. There are elements of Arcade Fire or Bright Eyes here, although Broken Social Scene are their own band. At times this record is grandiose and sweeping, at others, it is understated and simple. Similarly, they range from loveliness to discord. This is their major label debut (a fact they both celebrate and self-lambaste in ‘Major Label Debut’), though it is far from commercial or compromised. An album that takes a while to fall in love with, admittedly, but one that will last longer than most.
A great record, this was the first clear number one of the year (was number one until sometime in February). Broken Social Scene is made up, in part, of members of Canadian post-rock masters Do Make Say Think. Whilst they sound absolutely nothing like that band (and are, to be frank, not as good), the Canadian influence is clearly present. There are elements of Arcade Fire or Bright Eyes here, although Broken Social Scene are their own band. At times this record is grandiose and sweeping, at others, it is understated and simple. Similarly, they range from loveliness to discord. This is their major label debut (a fact they both celebrate and self-lambaste in ‘Major Label Debut’), though it is far from commercial or compromised. An album that takes a while to fall in love with, admittedly, but one that will last longer than most.
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