Number Ten: Broken Bells. When you bring together Brian Burton aka Danger Mouse and James Mercer of the Shins, you are bound to get something special. Broken Bells formed as a side project for both artists in 2009 and released their self-titled debut the following year. Reviews were positive and fans from the Shins’ camp were delighted. The disc peaked at number 7 on Billboard Top 200.
While the disc had a Shins vibe, it did include a unique sound with contemporary synthesizers and a ’70s vibe, which was heavily reminiscent of the Bee Gees. The duo continued to experiment on their second record After the Disco. Songwriting for the new disc had a deeply personal feel on such tracks as “Holding on for Life” and “Leave it Alone.” They have seen their little side project grow in popularity, so much so, it appears that Broken Bells is now competing with the Shins and Danger Mouse.
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