The first album by the Broken Bells (collaboration between The Shins’ singer/guitarist and producer extraordinaire Danger Mouse) came out a couple days ago and it is a great album. It’s particularly exciting as I’ve always liked The Shins’ and admired Danger Mouse’s work from the moment he came out with The Grey Album.
On their self-titled debut they are able to blend their respective sounds without having to reach very far to make it happen. This all makes it sound very natural rather then just sticking two famous people together and forcing them to make music.
Download “The High Road” below and head over to Spinner to stream the whole album.
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DOWNLOAD: Broken Bells – The High Road (via Above The Fold)
March 14th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I just picked up their CD on Friday, and there isn’t a bad song on the entire album.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Also loving the Broken Bells album – everyone should definitely give it a listen. These guys have been coming up with some clever ways to get their name out there.. there’s a really cool contest promotion through http://www.recordstoreday.com – sign up to win an expenses-paid trip to see the band. Check it out!