Broken Bells

[Pete]

The Shins find Electronica and hit the Disco and , . . . It works!!!

That comparison may be a bit over simplified and this isn’t the Shins but, what we have here, with James Mercer and Dangermouse is the iconic sound of the Shins coupled with, the production and electronic genius of Dangermouse.

First listen it's good, s second listen it's excellent , by the third listen you realise it’s a sublime stonker!

The Shins seemed to disintegrate in arguments last year but, the distinctive voice of James Mercer survives. The opening song ‘The High Road’ is an early contender for song of the year, very infectious indeed. The album has is a lush layer of electronic vibes throughout indeed, by the time we hit ‘the Ghost inside’ we are on the dance floor with the glitter ball twirling!

The record has very much it own identity through a variation of styles and quality songs. This collaboration has certainly struck gold and is a thoroughly recommend buy.

Downside? well it’s only 37 mins long.

9/11

Pete


High Road
Vaporize
Your Head is on Fire
The Ghost Inside
Sailing to Nowhere
Trap Doors
Citizen
October
Mongrel Heart
The Mall & The Misery

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[Russell]

I have to agree with Pete - this is a really good album.

And if you think it's good now in the cold winter months, just imagine what it's going to sound like when you play it while you're lounging around in the summer sunshine.. It's a really warm, uplifting album where after a couple of listens all of the songs sound comfortable and familiar, like old friends who've popped round unexpectedly.

And it's only a fiver to download from 7digital.com, which makes it 13.5p per minute - a bargain for something of this quality.