It’s 8 A.M., and for once I am up. I usually am sleeping this time but I can’t quite fall back asleep right now. I checked out some music sites and then realized that Broken Bells were premiering their first song ever today!
Have you heard about Broken Bells yet? If not, I recommend getting acquainted with the band as soon as possible! The band has kept pretty secretive up until now, and that is sure to change. Broken Bells is composed of super producer/Gnarls Barkley member Danger Mouse, and James Mercer, the lead singer of The Shins! They are planning to release their debut self titled album on March 9th, 2010 and you can pre-order it now! They are offering their first single “The High Road” for free on their website for the cost of an e-mail address.
The song sounds like a more futuristic Shins song with glossier production, and electronic effects. James Mercer has a great voice, and Danger Mouse is able to work his magic around it. I was not sure what to expect from the collabrative team of such different artists, but the result is top notch! Together they have developed a really nice sound that should create one of 2010′s upcoming gems!
I am really, really, enjoying “The High Road”! See what you guys think:
[mp3] : Broken Bells – The High Road
Pre-Order their debut album right here!!!
Naraya — 21 Dec 09
I just heard of Broken Bells from you . XD
And good afternoon from Paris.
(:
SyncmasterK — 21 Dec 09
This single has such a great groove and showcases James interesting meter even more, the chorus is already stuck in my head, can’t wait for the full album so i can walk around downtown with it.
Kris W. — 23 Dec 09
This song shows the amazing qualities of Mercer’s voice.
Imagine Chutes too Narrow with some extra groovyness