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The equation that creates the sum that is the Broken Social Scene is beautiful. Most members of this so-called "collective" are in other bands simultaneously. Most of the members seem to be encouraged to concentrate on their main work, while having BSS be the happy-hour pub. In my opinion this band connects so well because the steam they let off for fun sounds better than the work that each of them is crafting to live. The kids who make up BSS also comprise some or all of the parts of Stars, Metric, Apostle of Hustle, Do Make Say Think, Jason Collett, and of course my personal favorite, Feist. They're blithe attempt at a supergroup has sort of backfired to where BSS has forcefully become a top priority. Either two things will happen. Broken Social Scene will vaporize due to lack of cohesion, or the exterior groups will fade away and BSS will become the blue-print for the carefree attitude that is required for music. There is a revolution in Toronto and it will be shared.

Here's some links to explain the rambling:

Broken Social Scene Bio on Allmusic.com

Arts & Crafts : The label that is home to most of these artists

The controversial Pitchfork review that launched BSS into the indie lexicon