Broken Bells- Broken Bells (LP)
Debut album from this duo featuring James Mercer (The Shins) and Brian Burton (AKA Danger Mouse). The album features 10 melodically seductive and psychologically provocative songs co-written and performed by Mercer and Burton. The album features Mercer on vocals, guitars and bass while Burton plays organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. The pair play all the instruments on the album with the exception of a full string section arranged by Daniele Luppi.
Tracklist
A1The High Road
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:52
A2Vaporize
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:29
A3Your Head Is On Fire
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:02
A4The Ghost Inside
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:18
A5Sailing To Nowhere
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:46
B1Trap Doors
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:19
B2Citizen
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
Songwriter, Piano – Brian Burton
4:29
B3October
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
3:38
B4Mongrel Heart
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
4:24
B5The Mall & Misery
Organ, Drum, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass – Danger Mouse
Songwriter – Brian Burton
Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass – James Mercer
4:07