Broken bells s second album, after the disco, is like a downbeat riposte to daft punk, says neil mccormick. The title track, after the disco, is a predictably upbeat and clean serving of indie pop. At times, broken bells selftitled debut was so hazy that it felt like it was about to dissipate in a cloud of wry west coast melancholy, but on after the disco, james mercer and brian burton give that atmosphere a little more form. Jan 22, 2014 music video by broken bells performing after the disco. Building on previous highlights like the ghost inside and the high road, the pair dive deeper into their. Mercer is a member of the indie rock band the shins and burton is a member of gnarls barkley and dangerdoom, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as beck, gorillaz, the rapture and. Its been three years since james mercer and brian burton, a. Broken bells, associated performer, main artist, associated performer james mercer, composer, lyricist danger mouse, producer, programmer.
Jan 31, 2014 after the disco is the second album of the danger mouse and james mercer the shins led broken bells. Featuring the high road and the ghost inside broken bells features mercer on vocals, guitars and bass while brian burton aka danger mouse plays organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. Nov 05, 20 though broken bells featured two of the bigger names in indie and alternative music the shins singerguitarist james mercer and producermultiinstrumentalist brian burton, aka danger mouse the duo managed to keep their project secret for a relatively long time. Australia, february 4, 2014, digital download, none. It then alternates with another line, ill still be waiting there. The broken bells album after the disco appears to be faulty in the xbox music pass. After the disco by broken bells on amazon music unlimited. C 2014 columbia records, a division of sony music entertainment. Broken bells after the disco hq audio, full album playlist aggelos v. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 29 october 20.
James mercer doesnt even look comfortable in a club when everyone else is frozen. Broken bells bark at the moon on the nervy, redblooded after the disco barry walters february 5, 2014. Broken bells is the selftitled debut album from broken bells, consisting of james mercer of indie rock band the shins with producer and multiinstrumentalist brian burton, and was released on march 9, 2010. The band consists of james mercer vocals, guitar and brian danger mouse burton multiple instruments, production. Featuring two of the bigger names in indie and alternative music the shins singerguitarist. The high road, good luck, shelter, the ghost inside, its that talk again, biography. Alternative, music, rock, pop, poprock, dance, indie rock, electronic released. Stream tracks and playlists from brokenbellsmusic on your desktop or mobile device. In 2011 broken bells was nominated for best alternative music album at the 53rd grammy awards. Watch the video for after the disco from broken bells s after the disco for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Listen to brokenbellsmusic soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 47 tracks.
Broken bells release their sophomore album, after the disco, amid a climate that should be asking this question but doesnt seem to be. After the disco is a song by american alternative rock band broken bells. Aural apothecary label founded by james mercer of the shins, not to be confused with auris apothecary, columbia imprint owned by cbs between 19381990 within uscamx. Recorded with the seventeenpiece angel city string orchestra and a fourpiece choir, the album was released by columbia records on january 31, 2014. It is at once tragic, sad and contemplative and this album truly goes like a book where each song is a chapter. Broken bells musical group 2014 sophomore album from the musical partnership comprised of brian burton danger mouse and james mercer the shins. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which.
Broken bells keep grooving after the disco rolling stone. Broken bells are a collaboration between two guys who sit at very different tables in the musicbiz lunchroom. After the disco, the follow up recording to broken bells selftitled release in 2010, could be as much a reference to a state beyond happiness as one of a state beyond loneliness. Broken bells after the disco lyrics and tracklist genius. However, with a bit of time adding comfortable distance between then and now i am happy to share that i find real enjoyment in this fine, indie pop recording. Its titled after the disco and is set for a february 4th release. Good luck, shelter, its that talk again, holding on for life zeds dead remix, holding on for life solomun remix, top tracks. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. It was released as the second single from after the disco in the united kingdom on january 7, 2014. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. After the disco broken bells to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of after the disco 2014 by broken bells at mp3caprice. I think its an excellent followup to not only their selftilted broken bells but the shins recent album port of morrow. Listen to your favorite songs from after the disco by broken bells now.
Broken bells lyrics 28 song lyrics sorted by album, including medicine, the high road, the ghost inside. Broken bells after the disco hq audio, full album playlist. Jan 07, 2014 following the release of after the disco on february 4th, broken bells will hit the road for a short, 10date north american trek starting february 28th at first avenue in minneapolis. After the disco, an album by broken bells on spotify.
It definitely has some disco influences that especially evident in the construction and bass beat and rhythm of its titular song. The duos grammynominated debut, broken bells, reached the. The duos grammynominated debut, broken bells, reached the billboard top 10. After the disco is the second album of indie rock project broken bells. Im not entirely sure how this one slipped my radar, but the duo of james mercer and danger mouse better known as broken bells have gone ahead and unleashed their second single off upcoming album after the disco. The bands debut came with 2010s selftitled debut, which debuted at no. Danger mouse and the shins james mercer have confirmed that the second album to their collaborative effort as broken bells, will be released in january 2014. Oct 09, 2014 james mercer doesnt even look comfortable in a club when everyone else is frozen. Jan 30, 2014 broken bells i dont need anything from you, goes the refrain to the changing lights, one of the standout songs on this album. The pair play all the instruments on the album with the exception of a full string section arranged by. Broken bells is an american indie rock band composed of artistproducer brian burton better known as danger mouse and james mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band the shins.
After the disco, the much hyped new album featuring succeeds in living up to high expectations. Music video by broken bells performing after the disco. Using that as a thematic base for songwriting has yielded, again, a great unison of brilliant melody and dark infused lyricism. Broken bells after the disco 2014, 180g, vinyl discogs. After broken bells successful selftitled debut album, fans are gearing up for the release of their second full length album, after the disco. Broken bells bark at the moon on the nervy, redblooded. Holding on for life, which both trump anything on broken bells. After the disco is the second studio album by american alternative rock band broken bells. Each has exhibited a clear talent for taking the new into the norm, and so it goes with broken bells. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies.
Broken bells to release new album after the disco in january. Oct 09, 2014 music video by broken bells performing after the disco. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh. Release group after the disco by broken bells musicbrainz. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh oh oh do what you want, do what you will dont tell me its not our time cause im waiting here much too long and, dont assume that i need your love the chill of night has got you dancing away, and im not the dreamer or the dream. Albums include broken bells, after the disco, and meyrin fields ep. Listen free to broken bells after the disco perfect world, after the disco and more. But after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh oh oh do what you want do what you will but you cant hide oh oh oh oh do what you want do what you will dont tell me its not our time cause im waiting here much too long and dont assume that i need your love the chill of night has got you dancing away and im not the dreamer or the. Broken bells teases new album, after the disco billboard. Broken bells annouce new album after the disco rolling stone. Broken bells compose and create as a duo, but are joined by a full band on tour. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which features as the third track on the.
Complete list of broken bells music featured in tv shows and movies. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which features as the third track on the album. Broken bells first album has sold just under 700,000 to date. Building on previous highlights like the ghost inside and the high road, the pair dive deeper into their synth pop, new wave, and disco fascinations to. The shins successful return upped the ante for whatever mercer tried next and, two years later, we have broken bells second album, after the disco. Broken bells top broken bells lyrics no matter what youre told october citizen vaporize the high road your head is on fire mongrel heart the ghost inside sailing to nowhere meyrin fields related broken bells links official page broken bells wiki after the disco video broken bells twitter broken bells facebook. After the disco reprises this mellow pop partnership, in which guitars and melodies come augmented by justso producerly touches. After the disco is set to become broken bells second studio album and third release total. Download on amazon after the disco play on apple music after the disco download on itunes after the disco play on spotify after the. Thats my main takeaway from the clip for after the disco, the title track for the newish broken bells album.
Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh oh oh do. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mercer is a member of the indie rock band the shins and burton is a member of gnarls barkley and dangerdoom, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as beck, gorillaz, the.
Jan 07, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from after the disco by broken bells now. Things have really changed since they last recorded in 2010. Written by band members james mercer and brian burton and produced by the latter, it was originally recorded by the band for their second studio album, after the disco, where it appears as the second track. Although the album is solid from top to bottom some highlights include. It is at once tragic, sad and contemplative and this. Brian burton aka danger mouse and the shins james mercer have reunited once again and come back after their muchtoolong hiatus. American indie rock band composed of artistproducer brian burton better known as danger mouse and james mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band the shins. Im really looking forward to treating myself to their after the disco album next i can listen to the. Oct 08, 20 after the disco marks the second fulllength from broken bells, who released their debut album, broken bells back in 2010, followed by the meyrin fields ep in 2011. The album is set to release on february 4th, 2014, and will contain 11 tracks.