Essay
Breaking: Remember the Humans Ignites Nine-Year Hiatus with Explosive Vitality
Remember the Humans, the debut Broken Social Scene album since 2013’s *Forgiveness Memory*, erupts with raw, communal energy—dispelling doubts around long layoffs. Their nine-year hiatus ends not with hesitation but with urgency, reviving the collective’s signature indie-rock grandeur. Critics hail it as a triumphant return, proving their sound remains vital, resonant, and unmistakably human.
By Alet Viegas·
The energy is the first thing you notice. A lot of reunions and records coming off a long hiatus can sound tentative, careful, or, worst of all, listless. Remember the Humans, the first Broken Social Scene album in nine years, brims with vitality from the outset.