Broken Bells (album)
Broken Bells |
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Studio album by Broken Bells |
Released |
March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09) |
Recorded |
Mondo Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA (strings) |
Genre |
Indie rock, alternative rock, post-punk revival |
Length |
37:30 |
Label |
Columbia |
Producer |
Danger Mouse |
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Singles from Broken Bells |
- "The High Road"
Released: December 21, 2009
- "The Ghost Inside"
Released: June 28, 2010
- "October"
Released: August 16, 2010
- "The Ghost Inside/Meyrin Fields"
Released: October 25, 2010
- "Vaporize (US)"
Released: January 25, 2011[1]
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Broken Bells is the eponymous debut album from Broken Bells (James Mercer of indie rock band The Shins with producer and multi-instrumentalist Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse), and was released on March 9, 2010.
The first single from the album, "The High Road", was offered as a free download from the band's website on December 21, 2009, before being officially released on December 22, 2009.[14]
A deluxe version of the album was due for release on September 3, 2010.
Track listing
All songs written by James Mercer and Brian Burton.
1. |
"The High Road" |
3:52 |
2. |
"Vaporize" |
3:30 |
3. |
"Your Head Is on Fire" |
3:04 |
4. |
"The Ghost Inside" |
3:19 |
5. |
"Sailing to Nowhere" |
3:46 |
6. |
"Trap Doors" |
3:19 |
7. |
"Citizen" |
4:29 |
8. |
"October" |
3:40 |
9. |
"Mongrel Heart" |
4:24 |
10. |
"The Mall & Misery" |
4:07 |
- Instrumental version appeared as a B-side of "The High Road" single.
- Vocal version found through iTunes LP version.
- Extra track "Meyrin Fields" appeared as a B-side of "The Ghost Inside" single.
Chart performance
Year-end charts
Personnel
- Broken Bells
- Additional personnel
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- Peter Kent – strings
- Johana Krejci – strings
- Daniele Luppi – string conductor
- Stephen Marcussen – mastering engineer
- Miriam Mayer – strings
- Calabria McChesney – strings
- Todd Monfalcone – engineer, mixing assistant
- Michele Nardone – strings
- Frank W. Ockenfels – photography
- Carolyn Osborn – strings
- Anton Riehl – score preparation
- Christopher J. Tedesco – strings
- Philip Vaiman – strings
- Jessica van Velzen – strings
- Jennifer Walton – strings
- John Wittenberg – strings
- Alwyn Wright – strings
- Adriana Zoppo – strings
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Appearances in media
References
- ^ http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_usa_singles.htm
- ^ Phares, Heather (2010-03-09). "((( Broken Bells > Overview )))". allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1716460. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Gourlay, Dom (2010-03-03). "Broken Bells - Broken Bells / Releases / Releases // Drowned In Sound". Drownedinsound.com. http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15114/reviews/4139273. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Reviewed by Leah Greenblatt (2010-03-03). "Broken Bells | Music". EW.com. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20348255,00.html. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Dave Simpson (2010-03-05). "Broken Bells: Broken Bells | CD review | Music". London: The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/mar/04/broken-bells-cd-review. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Thornton, Shingai (2010-03-10). "Album review: James Mercer, Danger Mouse are Broken Bells". idobi. http://idobi.com/news/2010/03/broken-bells-album-review/. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Gill, Andy (2010-03-05). "Album: Broken Bells, Broken Bells (Columbia) - Reviews, Music". London: The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-broken-bells-broken-bells-columbia-1916261.html. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Latest Broken Bells Reviews from NME.com – Music Videos, CDs, Live Gig Reviews & More". Nme.com. http://www.nme.com/reviews/artist/broken-bells. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Album Reviews: Broken Bells: Broken Bells". Pitchfork. 2010-03-11. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13979-broken-bells/. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Reviews of Broken Bells by Broken Bells, collected by Any Decent Music". Anydecentmusic.com. 2010-03-03. http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/1599/Broken-Bells.aspx. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ By Will Hermes (2010-04-28). "Broken Bells by Broken Bells | Rolling Stone Music | Music Reviews". Rollingstone.com. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/broken-bells-20100303. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Login or Register to post comments. "Broken Bells, 'Broken Bells' (Columbia)". SPIN.com. http://www.spin.com/reviews/broken-bells-broken-bells-columbia. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ Consumer Guide
- ^ NME (2009-12-21). "Danger Mouse/Shins new band Broken Bells give away new song". http://www.nme.com/news/broken-bells/48981. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ^ "Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_album.asp?chart=1G50. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Best of 2010 - Billboard Top 200". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-year-end/top-billboard-200?year=2010. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
External links
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Studio albums |
Broken Bells (2010)
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Extended plays |
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Singles |
"The High Road" • "The Ghost Inside" • "October" • "Vaporize"
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