1) Broken Records (Edi… Read Full Bio ↴There are two different bands with this name:
1) Broken Records (Edinburgh)
Broken Records formed in 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland. They use their different musical backgrounds and a wide variety of instrumentation to compliment the eclectic sound they create.
Their 2007 self released debut ‘gig’ EP created a genuine music industry buzz around the band. Drowned in Sound said of the release, “This is magical, engrossing and wholly enveloping, genuinely and excitingly bursting with commercial potential.” They refined their sound throughout 2007 and 2008 with numerous gigs throughout Scotland, including support slots with Idlewild, Sons & Daughters and Editors.
They released their highly acclaimed debut 7" single, “If the News Makes You Sad Don't Watch It”, on London based indie label Young Turks in April 2008. This received plaudits from such varied publications as NME, The Guardian, Drowned in Sound, The Sun and The Times. Radio 1’s Steve Lamacq made it his single of the week and Huw Stephens invited them to do a session for Radio 1 at Maida Vale. Limited releases of singles “Slow Parade” and “Lies” led to a scramble of album deal offers, with the band excited to sign to the prestigious 4AD label. They rounded off the year by playing at the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party and being tipped for 2009 in Q magazine, The Times and News Of The World amongst others.
In January 2009 they recorded their debut album, “Until The Earth Begins To Part” at Monnow Valley Studio in Monmouth with producer Ian Caple (Tricky, Tindersticks, Yann Tiersen). The album was released on 1st June 2009 to wide praise, and live performances in support of it garnered 5-star reviews in both The Guardian and The Times. Summer saw them perform at many UK and European festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park, Haldern Pop Festival and a main-stage slot at Latitude. The successful summer culminated in an invitation to support The National at their Royal Festival Hall show in London, followed by their own sold-out show at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh.
Broken Records spent the Autumn touring Europe and the UK as well as releasing the “Out On The Water” EP in November. Early 2010 found them making their well received live debut in the US at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. Their music was also featured in episodes of the TV dramas “Skins” and “Lost”, and once again appeared as support to The National on part of their European ‘High Violet’ LP tour in July. In August the band also announced the move from being a seven-piece band to a six-piece for with the departure of Arne and Gill, and the introduction of new member, Craig Ross taking up bass and guitar duties.
Oct 2010 saw the UK/EU release of their second album, “Let Me Come Home” along with single “A Darkness Rises Up” which was recorded in Glasgow with producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Delgados, Belle & Sebastian,). Once again the album received great reviews across press, including an 8/10 in NME and a B playlist on BBC 6 Music for the single amongst others. This was backed by a co-headline European tour alongside US band Freelance Whales and the single release of “You Know You’re Not Dead”.
In March 2011 they embarked on their debut US headline tour to coincide with the North American release of "Let Me Come Home". As well as performing several sold-out shows they recorded radio sessions for WNYC in New York, The World Cafe in Philadelphia, and Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW in LA. The third single "The Motorcycle Boy Reigns" will be released on May 16th and the band will be playing several festivals across Europe throughout the summer.
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2) Broken Records (Sweden)
Story of the band:
In the autumn of 2003 Erik and Johan started to fumble some songs together in Johan´s narrow apartment in Majorna, Gothenburg. Low-key, lo-fi acoustic music with close harmony and a richness of melody came out of these experiments.
The technical incompetent duo borrowed a portabel digital studio and managed, somehow, during winter and spring 2004, to record around thirty songs. Some of these recordings were spread among friends and family and resulted in an appreciated debut live performance at a student´s pub in april.
Henrik, with his white Fender Stratocaster, came along in the autumn of 2004. There were now three songwriters in the band, with a broad taste in music, and the sound was widened with a more “mature” feel to it.
Plenty of rehearsals, a handful of live performances and some easy-to-forget home recordings later, contact was made with Daniel Y. During a weekend in july 2005, in a small cellar studio in Guldheden (Goldmoor), Gothenburg, he recorded three songs with the trio. They ended up on Broken Records first official CD-R: “The Goldmoor Sessions/The Livingroom Sessions” 2006.
Three
(October 28 & November 18-19, 2006)
Three is a magic number, they say. And during three days in October & November 2006 so it seemed: The three members of Broken Records headed for Music a Matic studios at Tredje (3rd) Långgatan in Gothenburg to record three songs. With Thomas Andrén's spot-on ideas and delicate hands a richer and warmer sound was born. In organic and earthy Nearby Hills the band deals with the members obsession with kite flying. Anne - a song frequent on the band's live set list - finally gets all dressed up in full costume. Titte Carlsson joins the band on backing vocals on Desperado; a song starting in old time Broken Records style but finishing off the Three-sessions in grand style.
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A Good Reason
Broken Records Lyrics
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Just one good reason
When all these things have passed
And it doesn't mean a thing
And if you wanna give me
One good reason
When all these lives have passed
And if you wanna sell me
A line don't bother
All these things aside
Don't say don't try
And if you wanna sell me
A line don't bother
Sister brother
Kiss me kiss me
And if you wanna give us
Just one good reason
Tell us where to march
We'll fight we'll die
All you gotta give us
Is one good reason
Oh why bother
Liar liar
The lyrics to "A Good Reason" by Broken Records are a plea for meaning and purpose in life. The singer is asking for a reason to continue living when everything they do seems to be insignificant in the grand scheme of things. They are searching for something that will give their existence value and make it feel worthwhile. The repeated use of the phrase "one good reason" emphasizes the desperation of the singer and their desire for clarity and direction.
The second half of the song shifts to a more confrontational tone, with the singer challenging someone to give them a reason to care about what they're saying. The line "sister brother, kiss me kiss me" can be interpreted as a dismissive response to someone who is trying to sell them a false or insincere message. The final line, "liar liar," further reinforces the idea that the singer is wary of being deceived or manipulated.
Overall, the song explores themes of existential angst, disillusionment, and the importance of finding meaning in life. The repetition of certain phrases and the intense emotion conveyed through the vocals help to create a poignant and memorable message.
Line by Line Meaning
And if you wanna give me
The beginning of a conditional statement, the singer is addressing someone directly
just one good reason
The request for a compelling justification for something
when all these things have passed
Referring to events or actions that have already taken place
and it doesn't mean a thing
The lack of significance attributed to the events or actions
And if you wanna give me
The beginning of a conditional statement, the singer is addressing someone directly
one good reason
The request for a compelling justification for something
when all these lives have passed
Referring to lives of people that have already ended
and it never means a thing
The lack of significance attributed to the lives that have passed
And if you wanna sell me
The beginning of a conditional statement, the singer is addressing someone directly and using metaphorical language
a line don't bother
The rejection of a false or insincere offering
all these things aside
The removal of various distractions or considerations
don't say don't try
The singer advises not to give up despite setbacks or failure
And if you wanna sell me
The beginning of a conditional statement, the singer is addressing someone directly and using metaphorical language
a line don't bother
The rejection of a false or insincere offering
sister brother
An exclamation or expression of unity among people
kiss me kiss me
A request for affection or a desire to be close
And if you wanna give us
The beginning of a conditional statement, the singer is addressing a group of people
just one good reason
The request for a compelling justification for something
tell us where to march
A call for leadership or direction
we'll fight we'll die
A commitment to a cause, even at great personal cost
All you gotta give us
The beginning of a call to action, the singer is addressing a group of people
is one good reason
The request for a compelling justification for something
oh why bother
An expression of frustration or disillusionment
liar liar
An accusation of dishonesty
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Trooshkee
Cool Sounds! Reminds me of Charlie Daniels Band. brill!
MarryBellows
I really like their behaviour on the stage.