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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- 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
- Kate Bush· Nikolai Noskov· Lou Reed
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:22
- 12 I’m Still Your Fag 4:23
- 13 Pitter Patter Goes My Heart 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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