Essay
Breaking: Remember the Humans Ignites BHS’s 9-Year Hiatus with Explosive Reunion Energy
Broken Social Scene returns after a nine-year hiatus with *Remember the Humans*, igniting fierce, vital energy that defies reunion fatigue. The album bursts with urgency and cohesion, reaffirming the band’s communal genius. Critics hail its bold, expansive sound—proof that collective creativity thrives even after long breaks. This isn’t nostalgia; it’s evolution, reminding listeners why BSS reshaped indie rock’s emotional architecture.
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.