Some great fucking basslines floating around in there. It makes the explosion into the second half of the final song so much more effective. I enjoyed that it fucks you up right off the bat with huge track after huge track, and then pulls back from Hug of Thunder on. Would have liked a bit more of Kevin on lead vocals, but overall the aforementioned diversity pays off with so many singers getting a proper showcase. The huge lineup of talent totally shines through. It's very diverse and touches on a variety of sounds, which is what the band does best. For an album clocking in at 52 mins, it absolutely flew by. Just got through my first listen, and I think it's a wonderful album that will reward multiple listens.
I'll just say that I welcome this album with open arms, and that it arrived at the cusp of the birth for a new scene in my own life, like a companion to help me (and everyone else) through these troublesome times. Maybe later, when I get a more firm grip on how this album fits in my life. I don't really like to compare their albums because they represent different eras, in the world and their scene and my scene as well. I'm not as knowledgable of Broken Social Scene's actual 'scene' as I would like to be, but it was a pleasant surprise for me to see Lobsinger on this album, even if Victim Lover has turned out to be one of my lesser favorites on this album (so far, at least I won't doubt that this could change completely.) I love the numerous voices they bring to each song (as usual,) and it's nice to see all of the female singers return along with Ariel Engle, whose voice I love. Just wish I knew what they were saying sometimes, especially Brendan Canning.
I love it, especially Mouth Guards (!!!), Stay Happy, Hug of Thunder, Vanity Pail Kids and Please Take Me With You, I could have those on repeat all day. Got my CD in the mail yesterday and it's all I've been listening to.
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