Alet Viegas
Essay

Breaking: Remember the Humans Ignites with Raw, Unmissable Energy

Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited return, *Remember the Humans*, erupts with undeniable vitality after a nine-year hiatus. Ditching reunion trepidation, the Toronto collective delivers raw, unmissable energy—proof they never lost their spark. Their signature communal sound returns sharper, more urgent, reaffirming their indie-rock relevance. Fans celebrate a vital, cohesive album that feels both nostalgic and fiercely now.

By Alet Viegas·

The energy is the first thing you notice. A lot of reunions and records coming off a long hiatus can sound tentative, careful, or, worst of all, listless. Remember the Humans, the first Broken Social Scene album in nine years, brims with vitality from the outset.

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