![]() As for ‘Please Take Me With You’, its shuffling and almost drum 'n' bass-like beat mixed with C86 guitars is a nice change of momentum for the record. The spacious ‘Skyline’ draws obvious but also complimentary comparisons to The War On Drugs, while ‘Vanity Pail Kids’ is reminiscent of their Canadian counterparts, Arcade Fire. Resulting in a driving and dense crescendo that features elements of krautrock, ‘Protest Song’ is a rousing listen. Broken Social Scene are defined by a kind of utopian collectivism, and the lead-up to Hug of Thunder confirms that their excessive generosity can make them a seriously inefficient singles band. This continues with the Emily Haines-led ‘Protest Song’. ![]() But was it worth it?įrom the expansive intro track ‘Sol Luna’ to the triumphant and jubilant ‘Halfway Home’, which explodes with a rapturous instrumentation, Broken Social Scene return with wonderfully arranged and layered indie rock. And with all fifteen original members returning and the added pressure that this brings, this record sure has enough artistic pedigree behind it. The ball that broke your tooth F G And carving at me all the time was I had done you wrong, I hope Im sorry F G Certain times in our lives come to take up more space than others, and times gonna take its time Pre-chorus C G The Kennys said I broke in over the summer C Am It was the evening when he climbed that tree G Am C I was afraid what. Hug of Thunder by Broken Social Scene Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic Hug of Thunder by Broken Social Scene Arts & Crafts Release Date: Summary Critic Reviews User Reviews Details & Credits Metascore 76 Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews What's this User Score 8. However, ‘Hug Of Thunder’ isn’t without its faults. The sweet and subtle title track is one of the LP’s best moments, whereas ‘Victim Lover’s use of horns make this creeping track a rich experience. With it being seven years since ‘Forgiveness Rock Record’, the longest period Broken Social Scene have endured between releases, there was bound to be an inevitable apprehension behind ‘Hug Of Thunder’. On the topic of the album’s pace, there are moments where Broken Social Scene take a more focused, downtempo approach. ![]()
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