Broken Social Scene are at their very core the soul of independent music. They are a revolving door collection of independent musicians who come together to create some masterfully epic music. There is a certain heart to the band, a life-beating entity within it that is always present to make it alive. It is that life-beating entity that allows for Broken Social Scene to be successful, because it allows them to be diverse while keeping the direction of the band on course. No, this isn’t an ordinary band by an means. This is a progressive, independent, ever-changing ensemble.

Forgiveness Rock Record is an absolute cornucopia of sounds, emotions, and ambiance. But this much is to be expected from astute fans of the Toronto collective. Their albums are frequently buffet style music at its very best-a plate full of everything swirled together into what could be a mess, but is somehow more delicious than the sum of its parts. Continue reading →