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This is the first Broken Social Scene album in five years. A core six-piece who had spent most of 2007 and 2008 on the road (Drew, Canning, Spearin, Whiteman, Goldberg, Lobsinger and Peroff) and spent early 2009 working on new material in Toronto.
The pairing down of the band’s massive personnel list for the first time proved extremely fruitful; resulting in more cohesive, melody-driven compositions than previous BSS output. They recorded in both Toronto and Chicago with producer John McEntire.
The album features guest turns by BSS alumni: Leslie Feist, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Jason Collett and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years
Quick facts you might want to know about "Forgiveness Rock Record" album and tour:
* The album track "World Sick" was made available for free download upon album announcement and garnered over 30 000 downloads in three days.
* The band will be:
- Performing on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ April 22
- ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ May 6
- Appearing in Spin Magazine’s "Spring Music Preview" (March Issue) and a Kevin Drew feature in the upcoming April issue
- Appearing on the May cover of Filter Magazine
- Toronto Island Concert on June 19 (during NXNE) featuring BSS, Band Of Horses, Pavement, Beach House and much more.
Alan Cross chats with Broken Social Scene about what they have been up to since their last record, the meaning behind their album title "Forgiveness Rock Record," and other artists featured on the record.
Alan continues to talk with Broken Social Scene about the different sounds on the new album, being featured in the New York Times, and their recording process.
Broken Social Scene goes on to tell us about the meaning behind some of the tracks on the new album, their upcoming tour, and what it’s like backstage at their shows.
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I remember a CD store in St. Catharines, ON called “Station to Station” which I used to frequent often. They had listening stations where you could sample new music to your hearts content…this was way before HMV and other record stores were doing it.
Fast forward to today and I can still sample new music such as this (Broken Social Scene) via ExploreMusic. It’s not the same as it used to be. I can’t physically hold the CD or read through the inner booklet anymore. But at least I can still get a sense of the sound…which is the most important part. And to be able to hear an album before its official release date makes me feel extra special!
Thanks so much for your continued commitment to new music! I truly appreciate it.
Joe
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BSS make me proud to be Canadian. Love all of your records. Can’t wait to pick the new one up tomorow. Thanks for making music that can make my world a great place to live.
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You know what is lame? I want to listen to the whole album while I work but when I click play, it only plays one song at a time.
Does anyone know how to make the player just play all the songs without having to click on each and click play?
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