Broken Bells - Into The Blue ● (Authentic)

: James Mercer took a more active role in the rhythm section, playing bass on almost every song on the record. Musical Style & Influences

The album is a "meticulous genre-mash" that blends several decades of music history:

: Songs such as "The Chase" and "Forgotten Boy" explore moodier territory, with influences ranging from The Cure to trip-hop . Thematic Content Broken Bells - Into The Blue

: For the first time in their discography, the duo integrated samples into their orchestral pop sound. They often swapped Burton’s typical crystalline drum sounds for more "homespun" loops.

: The title track and "Saturdays" draw heavily from The Beatles , The Beach Boys , and ELO . : James Mercer took a more active role

: Tracks like "One Night" and "Fade Away" have been compared to the work of Pet Shop Boys , Duran Duran , and Phil Collins .

Released in October 2022, marked the return of the duo Broken Bells —comprised of James Mercer (The Shins) and Brian Burton (Danger Mouse)—after an eight-year hiatus . Unique Production & Creative Approach Released in October 2022, marked the return of

: The album features some of the oldest tracks in the band's history. For instance, "Invisible Exit" dates back to their first tour in 2010.