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Broken Bells – Broken Bells
Broken Bells – Broken Bells
Release Date – March 9, 2010
Est. Rating: 9.2/10
Pitchfork Rating: 7.2/10
"Ebony and Ivory, live together in harmony." sings Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. Today's ebony and ivory might be the odd collaboration of The Shins's lead singer James Mercer and Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton, who come together in "perfect harmony" to create Broken Bells. My interest in Broken Bells piqued thanks to iTunes's Free Single of the Week in which they gave out The High Road for free. My desire to listen to this strange collaboration grew as I listened to The High Road more and more, and my opportunity to listen to the entire album finally came when I bought their album for $5 off of Amazon. As my listens to this album have grown, I am caught off guard by the strange sense of bliss that I experience when I listen to this album. What is so catchy about Broken Bells is Mercer's distinct voice and his incredible range with Danger Mouse's musical genius in creating some entertaining, and sometimes odd, beats. Whether it is the dance groove of The Ghost Inside, the sing-a-long quality of Vaporize, or the serene piano of October, this album is sure to create a memorable listen for the listener.
Key Tracks: The High Road, October, The Ghost Inside, Vaporize
The Ghost Inside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNl0Jw9_Z5A
The High Road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWBG1j_flrg
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