It definitely has some disco influences that especially evident in the construction and bass beat and rhythm of its titular song. American indie rock band composed of artistproducer brian burton better known as danger mouse and james mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band the shins. Nov 21, 20 about holding on for life the first single off of broken bells 2nd lp, after the disco. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the nig. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
A short film directed by jacob gentry and produced by popfilms in conjunction with the. Broken bells teases new album, after the disco billboard. At times, broken bells selftitled debut was so hazy that it felt like it was about to dissipate in a cloud of wry west coast melancholy, but on after the disco, james mercer and brian burton give that atmosphere a little more form. The title track, after the disco, is a predictably upbeat and clean serving of indie pop. Find out why broken bells after the disco is one reason to get excited for 2014 he can be pretty dark in his musings about life, being single, all that stuff, mercer said of his. Alternative rock, indie rock broken bells after the disco 2014, 180g, vinyl discogs. After the disco reprises this mellow pop partnership, in which guitars and melodies come augmented by justso producerly touches. Mercer is a member of the indie rock band the shins and burton is a member of gnarls barkley and dangerdoom, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as beck, gorillaz, the. C 2014 columbia records, a division of sony music entertainment. Broken bells is more forgivable for danger mouse, as he just seems to be on autopilot from project to project, and with u2 up next, well see whether he reminds us why we like him the grey. The shins successful return upped the ante for whatever mercer tried next and, two years later, we have broken bells second album, after the disco. Watch the video for after the disco from broken bells s after the disco for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Fm a portland, oregon radio station, james mercer stated that he was currently working on broken bells second album.
For after the disco, broken bells is directed toward the kind of people who listen to, well, music just after the party. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which. The new fx on hulu series devs is a thrilling scifi tale from director alex garland, with a soundtrack and music to match. I dare say the best three songs on broken bells is better than the best three songs on after the disco, but overall, the after the disco record is better. That same day they covered and i love her alongside footage of ringo starr on an old television as part of the late show with david letterman beatles week to celebrate the 50th. Columbia 88883 77161 1,aural apothecary records 88883 77161 1 format. Kate mara talks about broken bells short film after the disco, transcendence, captive, season two of house of cards, miley cyrus, cliff martinez and the color pink. Broken bells after the disco deezer session youtube. Im not entirely sure how this one slipped my radar, but the duo of james mercer and danger mouse better known as broken bells have gone ahead and unleashed their second single off upcoming album after the disco. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which features as the third track on the album. Top gear uk s15 e1 season 15, episode 1 27 jun 2010. After the disco marks the second fulllength from broken bells, who released their debut album, broken bells back in 2010, followed by the meyrin fields ep in 2011. Albums include broken bells, after the disco, and meyrin fields ep.
Listen to your favorite songs from after the disco by broken bells now. Verse 1 after your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the dis. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Follow our news and updates on twitter, our relationship status on facebook and our. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment after the disco broken bells after the disco. Featuring the high road and the ghost inside broken bells features mercer on vocals, guitars and bass while brian burton aka danger mouse plays organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. The first broken bells record had some great songs on it. Broken bells after the disco hq audio, full album playlist. The eponymous track from broken bells forthcoming february release, after the disco. Broken bells holding on for life lyrics genius lyrics. After the disco by broken bells on amazon music unlimited.
On october 8, 20, the band announced the release of its second album, after the disco. After the disco is the second studio album by american alternative rock band broken bells. Witness 20s bestselling singles and albums charts, or the bbcs sound of 2014. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from broken bells at the discogs marketplace. Oct 29, 20 broken bells present after the disco, starring anton yelchin and kate mara. Broken bells after the disco lyrics and tracklist genius. Published on oct 29, 20 broken bells present after the disco, starring anton yelchin and kate mara. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Broken bells are a collaboration between two guys who sit at very different tables in the musicbiz lunchroom. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Danger mouse and james mercer of broken bells perform in universal city, california.
After the disco is set to become broken bells second studio album and third release total. It was released as the second single from after the disco in the united kingdom on january 7, 2014. Broken bells is an american indie rock band composed of artistproducer brian burton better. Oct 08, 20 the shins james mercer and producer danger mouse have reconvened as broken bells. After the disco, the follow up recording to broken bells selftitled release in 2010, could be as much a reference to a state beyond happiness as one of a state beyond loneliness. Broken bells annouce new album after the disco rolling. Devs season 1 all the songs from the soundtrack so far. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Broken bells compose and create as a duo, but are joined by dan elkan and jon sortland when performing live. Broken bells compose and create as a duo, but are joined by a full band on tour. Dec 06, 20 jake and mati are two outsiders in porto who once experienced a brief connection. Music video by broken bells performing holding on for life. Using that as a thematic base for songwriting has yielded, again, a great unison of brilliant melody and dark infused lyricism. To celebrate the forthcoming release of their second fulllength record, after the disco, the duo created this short film, after the disco, part one.
Its titled after the disco and is set for a february 4th release. Written by band members james mercer and brian burton and produced by the latter, it was originally recorded by the band for their second studio album, after the disco, where it appears as the second track. Download on amazon after the disco play on apple music after the disco download on itunes after the disco play on spotify after the disco. The oneminute clip features footage of mercer and danger mouse in an arid, dusty. Cover art for the new broken bells record, after the disco. Broken bells first album has sold just under 700,000 to date. After the disco is a stunning and intelligent release from the broken bells, and dont let the title fool you. Broken bells present after the disco, starring anton yelchin and kate mara. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away. However, with a bit of time adding comfortable distance between then and now i am happy to share that i find real enjoyment in this fine, indie pop recording. Building on previous highlights like the ghost inside and the high road, the pair dive deeper into their synth pop, new wave, and disco fascinations to. Perfect world is a song written by james mercer and brian burton of the american alternative rock band broken bells. It was released along with a two part youtube short film starring anton yelchin and kate mara. Check out after the disco by broken bells on amazon music.
Broken bells announces new album with after the disco. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. The bands debut came with 2010s selftitled debut, which debuted at no. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh oh oh do what you want do what you will dont tell me its not our time cause im waiting here much too long and dont assume that i need your love the chill of night has got you. Overall, an album that was well received by those who knew of the bands existence at the time. Broken bells released an ep titled meyrin fields on march 18, 2011. It was originally recorded by the band for their second studio album, after the disco, where it appears as the opening track on the album. The album is set to release on february 4th, 2014, and will contain 11 tracks. After a brief hiatus, indie duo broken bells, aka danger mouses brian burton and james.
Broken bells is een amerikaanse indierockband, bestaande uit brian burton beter bekend als danger. Broken bells released their lead single from the album, titled holding on for life, on november 4, 20. A mystery remains about the moments they shared, and in searching through memories, they relive the depths of a night uninhibited by the consequences of time. The band performed holding on for life on the march 7, 2014 episode of the tonight show.
Broken bells the angel and the fool hq audio by aggelos v. After the disco is a song by american alternative rock band broken bells. Broken bells keep grooving after the disco rolling stone. The band consists of james mercer vocals, guitar and brian danger mouse burton multiple instruments, production. Broken bells after the disco 2014, 180g, vinyl discogs. Broken bells annouce new album after the disco rolling stone. The album has basically the same climate as the debut. James mercer is one of the most talented lyricists i have ever come across. After the discos really not a bad record at all bittersweet, full of clever earworms and knowledgable references, and better than their last one. Broken bells to release new album after the disco in january. The previous live band included conor oberst and the mystic valley band sidemen nate walcott and nik freitas, and. Broken bells to release new album after the disco in. Aside from the trio of comedown songs sprinkled throughout, this album is the disco. It is at once tragic, sad and contemplative and this album truly goes like a book where each song is a chapter.
After the disco marks the second fulllength from broken bells, who. Feb 01, 2014 broken bells first album has sold just under 700,000 to date. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. After your faith has let you down i know youll want to run around and follow the crowd into the night but after the disco all of the shine just faded away oh oh oh oh do what you want do what you will dont tell me its not our time cause im waiting here much too long and dont assume that i need your love the chill of night has got you dancing away and im not the dreamer or the dream you. A representative for the band confirms that the title of the record is after the disco and its a fulllength. A short film directed by jacob gentry and produced by popfilms in conjunction with the creators project. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere. Recorded with the seventeenpiece angel city string orchestra and a fourpiece choir, the album was released by columbia records on january 31, 2014.
Jan 31, 2014 after the disco is a stunning and intelligent release from the broken bells, and dont let the title fool you. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 29 october 20. Angel and the fool was directed by jacob gentry and produced by popfilms in conjunction with the. After the disco is the second album of indie rock project broken bells. C 20 columbia records, a division of sony music entertainment. Broken bells is an american indie rock band composed of artistproducer brian burton and james mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band the shins. Jan 22, 2014 music video by broken bells performing after the disco. Its been three years since james mercer and brian burton, a. The first broken bells album had been a nice debut, with songs that were nice, and yes, it had some quite catchy tunes. Broken bells after the disco hq audio, full album playlist aggelos v. Listen free to broken bells after the disco perfect world, after the disco and more. The announcement of after the disco was accompanied by a series of short.