SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – REMEMBER THE HUMANS

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
REMEMBER THE HUMANS
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Broken Social Scene needs no introduction. The legendary indie rock band has changed Toronto’s indie scene for decades and featured such established artists such as Metric’s Emily Haines and Feist. The band is back with their sixth record, Remember The Humans, and features collaborators Feist, Hannah Georgas, and Lisa Lobsinger. It is an album that fully reassures that we’re all human.

Remember The Humans begins with “Not Around Anymore.” The song deals with themes of losing a loved one or an iconic place that once called home and coming to grips of it. It boasts beautiful horn and flute arrangements in the opening and backed by sweeping drums and guitars plus vocals to boot.

“Only The Good I Keep” is an indie rock anthem of maturing into adulthood and the territory that comes with it. Feist’s vocals lead the forefront accompanied with acoustic guitar riffs and drums sounding raw and authentic. “The Call” is a stand out track on the record as it opens with a spontaneous and energetic electro-indie vibe bursting of joy at the seams.

“The Briefest Kiss” is a six-minute seductive track featuring a jazz interlude with a sweeping arrangement of bass guitar and saxophone riffs, and drums that will send shivers down to the spine for an instrumental track that is perfect for the first date.

“Hey Amanda” is the soundtrack to a coming-of-age of youthful rebellion featuring a cacophony of horns and guitars with memorable lyrics by the band. It may sound sweet but the message remains timeless. “Parking Lot Dreams” is the final track on the record. The acoustic driven tune drives home the contemplative narrative of death and regrets while clinging on to the memories.

Broken Social Scene’s Remember The Humans is a personal record of missed connections, shared grief, and reuniting with friends after a long time. It comes highly recommended as timely as it comes on nostalgia, yearning, and cautiously optimistic in the future.

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