Broken Social Scene – Broken Social Scene (2xLP)

The self-titled Broken Social Scene album, released in 2005, marks a major turning point for the Canadian collective, which had grown into one of the most prominent and influential indie rock ensembles of the mid-2000s. As a loose-knit collective of musicians from various backgrounds, including Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Leslie Feist, and Amy Millan, the band crafted a rich, multilayered sound that combines lush orchestration, post-rock textures, and indie anthems.

Broken Social Scene is both a reflection of the collective’s expanding musical universe and a snapshot of a band operating at the height of their creative powers. The album features a complex yet accessible blend of expansive instrumentation and intimate moments, making it an epic and immersive listening experience.

Reviews

 From here, Broken Social Scene is a simply a rush of mini epics: "Handjobs for the Holidays," "Superconnected," and album closer "It's All Gonna Break" (this could have been a Nada Surf song) showcase how smart, creative, and brilliant this band truly is. Broken Social Scene are more than a collective; they're an orchestra for both the slacker generation and the literati.