Broken Bells - Into The Blue (2025)

: 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 Broken Bells - Into The Blue

: The title track and "Saturdays" draw heavily from The Beatles , The Beach Boys , and ELO . : Tracks like "One Night" and "Fade Away"

: 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. : The album features some of the oldest

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

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