Broken Social Scene reemerge with Remember The Humans nearly a decade after their last chapter, stepping back into an indie rock and experimental pop landscape that has shifted during their absence. The collective, operating as a rotating cast of Toronto musicians, are renewed with core founders Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, collaborating with various members including those of Feist and Metric. They reunite with producer David Newfeld, whose heavy lifting shines throughout the record. The 12 tracks move in waves, easing returning fans through their sound without anything too abrupt to throw it off balance.

The reunion comes at a time where the star power is celebrated rather than simply reignited. The opener and single “Not Around Anymore” sees a full band arrival that feels historically natural. With “Mission Accomplished (Kingfisher),” the prose grapples with midlife loss and existentialism in ways that recall Matt Berninger of The National. Later, “The Call” and “Hey Amanda,” both accompanied by visual releases, let the collective’s voices layer against variant brass and steady percussion, reminding you exactly why this configuration of expertise has worked since its inception.

Remember The Humans isn’t singular to one emotion. “Only the Good I Keep,” introducing Hannah Georgas, is collected and resonant while “Relief” is ironically the album’s most kinetic moment, a riot striking enough to stand out alongside the smoother transitions. “Paying For Your Love” instrumentally draws a clear line back to the You Forgot It in People era without feeling derivative. From a collective so diverse, each track arrives in its own unique energy that flows together without losing the magic.

Broken Social Scene click as an ensemble, proving they make it work in ways that are hard to guarantee for any band this large. The style that fermented their legacy has so evidently remained. Whether settling in or moving about, Remember The Humans rings like a late-night mantra, gnawing at the universal themes that only come with the experience of a force this established. “This Briefest Kiss,” “Life Within the Ground,” and “What Happens Now” connect in mood before closer “Parking Lot Dreams” lands to close the album with purpose. Broken Social Scene move at their own pace, contingent on nothing expected or required of them. While not a comeback record per se, Remember The Humans is a reminder of what has always made Broken Social Scene a force to be reckoned with. They took a hold of the time to say what meant something.

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