What makes You Forgot It in People by Broken Social Scene notable?

The album received critical acclaim, featuring in numerous year-end lists and being hailed as a defining release of its time. It helped solidify Broken Social Scene's influence on the burgeoning indie rock movement and is often credited with impacting the sound of Canadian music in the early 2000s. Released in January 2002, 'You Forgot It in People' was Broken Social Scene's second album, following their self-titled debut. This record marked a pivotal moment for the band as they began to develop their expansive sound characterized by collaborative musicianship, setting the stage for their rise in the Canadian indie music scene.

Who is You Forgot It in People for?

You Forgot It in People works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on You Forgot It in People?

You Forgot It in People has 13 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

You Forgot It in People

Broken Social Scene · 2002

56 min · 13 tracks · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics capturing the essence of early 2000s indie rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures
contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2002, 'You Forgot It in People' was Broken Social Scene's second album, following their self-titled debut. This record marked a pivotal moment for the band as they began to develop their expansive sound characterized by collaborative musicianship, setting the stage for their rise in the Canadian indie music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Arcade Fire· The National· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Capture the Flag 2:08
2 KC Accidental 3:50
3 Stars and Sons 5:08
4 Almost Crimes 4:22
5 Looks Just Like the Sun 4:23
6 Pacific Theme 5:09
7 Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl 4:35
8 Cause = Time 5:30
9 Late Nineties Bedroom Rock for the Missionaries 3:46
10 Shampoo Suicide 4:05
11 Lover’s Spit 6:22
12 I’m Still Your Fag 4:23
13 Pitter Patter Goes My Heart 2:23

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