Breaking: Broken Social Scene’s First Album in 9 Years Shouts “Remember the Humans”
Broken Social Scene returns after nine years with *Hug of Thunder*, their first album since *Forgiveness Rock Record* (2010). The Canadian collective—known for its rotating supergroup lineup—reasserts its communal ethos with anthems urging empathy and connection. Led by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, the record captures their signature sprawling, emotionally charged sound amid today’s fragmented cultural moment, reminding listeners: *remember the humans*.
Canadian collective Broken Social Scene have always been a funny answer to the classical idea of a band. The classical idea being a tight group of individuals who churn out songs with everyone playing their specific part of their designated instrument. And maybe attempt to look cool on stage doing just that. Founding member Brendan Canning already tried his hand at this archaic paradigm in the wake of the alternative rock boom Powered by MTV, to not much avail.