Broken Social Scene – You Forgot It In People (2xLP)

Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot It In People is a triumph of collaborative energy and artistic ambition. With its eclectic mix of expansive instrumentation, raw emotion, and melodic experimentation, the album redefined what a Canadian indie rock record could be. Drawing from post-rock, pop, and ambient textures, the collective created a sonically rich and layered experience, shifting effortlessly between bombastic anthems and intimate moments. The production is at once chaotic and meticulous, a testament to the band’s creative chemistry.

Released in 2002, the album became a cornerstone of the early 2000s indie scene, influencing countless acts and helping put the Toronto music scene on the global map. It strikes a rare balance between accessibility and artistic complexity, where tracks like "Anthems for a Seventeen-Year-Old Girl" and "Cause = Time" feel emotionally resonant and musically adventurous. You Forgot It In People isn’t just a landmark indie rock album—it’s a cultural artifact of its era that still sounds vital and daring today.

Reviews

"You Forgot It In People sounds like what happens when a bunch of talented friends get together and try to make something huge—something far bigger than themselves." – Pitchfork

"The album bursts with an almost reckless sense of freedom and possibility, each track blooming with unexpected twists." – AllMusic

"A rich, woozy, panoramic album that conjures visions of the Flaming Lips and Spiritualized at their most stoned and inspired." – The Guardian

"The sprawling instrumentation and genre-defying scope make this an endlessly rewarding listen." – Rolling Stone

"A radiant collage of sound, feeling both intimate and epic in equal measure." – Slant Magazine