Something for All of Us
July 26, 2008
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE PRESENTS . . . BRENDAN CANNING
Broken Social Scene is quickly becoming indie rock's version of Kiss. First singer/guitarist Kevin Drew issued his solo debut, "Spirit If," and now comes bassist Brendan Canning's first effort. And most of the elements of Broken Social Scene are present, including hazy vocals over wobbly-sounding guitars (the title track opener) and fuzzy bass-driven tracks ("Hit the Wall"). Canning seems more direct than when in a band setting. Sure, most of the members of BSS are present here, and this is an epic art-rock album at its core, but Canning never becomes so insular as to lose the plot. And occasionally, as on the rollicking "Churches Under the Stars," he recognizes that a great melody doesn't need to be disguised. More fun and more listenable than anyone could have expected.—Robert Thompson
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