![]() ![]() The other is the relative simplicity of the lyrics (excluding the album’s last two tracks). That slight slip on the album’s second half is one of two quibbles with Hug of Thunder. “Hug of Thunder” is a grower of a track that may get the most play on radio. Side Two is really good but a notch below Side One. It’s another surprise on a Side One that is full of them. The drums hit so hard they thudded through my body, whether I was listening in my car or through headphones. The track that made the biggest initial impact was “Vanity Pail Kids.” Following the rock anthem, the folk song, and an instrumental opener, this is a grungy, violent almost industrial number. After a week “Skyline” is the song that has wriggled its way into my head. It’s big yet simple and revolves around its melody. It leads right into “Skyline,” an acoustic, harmony-filled folk song, reminiscent of early Fleet Foxes. “Protest Song” is a propulsive song about an ambiguous protest. For those of you who like depth to your music, you’ll revel in Hug of Thunder.īut it doesn’t stop there. “Halfway Home” is a rock anthem that showcases the percussion and bass, which is prevalent on the rest of the LP. The opening punch of “Halfway Home” connects all the harder due to the contrast with the previous track. It lasts only a minute but sets you up for a soft landing. “Sol Luna” is a light instrumental that is dreamy yet room-filling. And Broken Social Scene has pulled it off.Īs a fan of a quick one-two combination to start an album, Hug of Thunder pulls off one of the better ones I’ve heard this year. The former option is more likely while the latter is really difficult to pull off. ![]() Or it could take the assets of each member and bring them together to exceed the sum of its parts. It could be a messy cacophony that never manages to have a unified sound or vibe. ![]() Album Review: For a band with as many members as Broken Social Scene (15 to be exact), an album can go one of two ways. ![]()
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