THE BROKEN FAMILY BAND Please And Thank You Biography
“I always thought it would be good to do a band for years and years and just keep getting better and better without falling out, or worrying too much if people are into it. And that’s what we’re in the middle of doing. Ha!”- Steven Adams, 2009
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Love this, it follows the great British tradition of bands such as Squeeze but with a thoroughly modern twist. Hilarious lyrics in Borrowed Time ("In the old folks home... I'll have you on the stairlift"!!), great English realism in Cinema vs House ("We could go to the cinema, but that would be two hours without speaking") and really great rocking sounds. Sonically, the production and mastering are top notch - it sounds solid and exciting thanks to mixer George Shilling, the performances are terrific and every song is a winner. This should be huge - tell your friends!
This is a great album with great tracks. There's not one song on this album that doesn't warrant its place. Look out for songs 'St. Albans', 'Salivating' and the awesome 'Borrowed Time'. I would definitely recommend this album. Love this band. It's a shame they split up.
The broken family band have undoubtedly changed their style from one of country folky roots that we could hear in their early releases to the more indie/pop sound that 'Please and thank you' suggests. Please and Thank You is definately a giant leap away from those early country roots, and it would seem that the band have mastered a whole new genre. This album is full of catchy lyrics, some more pop based, and some having a slightly darker more thoughtful edge, such as 'Going to the movies would mean two hours without speaking' The broken family band just seem to get better and better and their latest album is no exception to that rule!