I know that just about every music blog out there has posted about The Broken West. Formerly known as (and thankfully so) The Brokedown, this LA based band has followed up last year’s stellar Dutchman’s Gold EP with their newly released full-length I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On.
Although the band isn’t breaking any new ground, their sound isn’t exactly derivative. The album is filled with infectious and near-perfect power-pop tunes complete with glistening vocal harmonies, jangling guitars, and just enough subtle twang to let you know they aren’t necessarily city boys. Modern day California pop for the masses, the music references everything from classics like The Byrds and The Eagles to modern stuff like A.C. Newman and Matthew Sweet. It shimmers like the golden dusty sunset that their name now implies.
Pick up I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On from Merge Records. If you like these tracks, you can find more like ‘em on the Hype Machine.
MP3 | The Broken West – Down In The Valley I Can’t Go On…
MP3 | The Broken West – Slow I Can’t Go On…
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Sooooooo good.
I know there’s a blizzard and a foot of snow outside, but these songs feel like summer. thanks.
They are being much written about, but I really like their sound. Not sensationally good, but very enjoyable.