If you're anything like me, you should be already excited when you hear Dangermouse. No? What about James Mercer (vocalist of The Shins)? Now we're talkin'. They call themselves Broken Bells and they have completed an excellent album. It will be officially released March 9th, but is streaming on NPR for the entire week beforehand (that leaves you 5 days to listen) click HERE.
I've always been a fan of James Mercer but what makes Broken Bells so much more appealing is that it isn't glittery or bubbly, which translated to corniness by the time The Shins reached "Wincing the Night Away". None of that with Broken Bells. Straight indie, more "Chutes Too Narrow" but 10x beter with Dangermouse on prodo. Organs, flutes, weird synths and horns abound. I leave you with my personal favorite "Sailing to Nowhere":
Broken Bells - Sailing to Nowhere
If you like the track, you can pre-order their new album on the official webpage. HERE
or get at them on iTunes March 9th! (thats tuesday)
...follow them @broken_bells
much love, -Meek
CHEA! MY DAWG MEEKLETRON
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