Forgiveness Rock Record

“World Sick,” the first track from Broken Social Scene’s forthcoming Forgiveness Rock Record, hit today with the usual aplomb of a track from the Canadian indie rock supergroup. The influence of producer John McEntire — you know, the post-rock god — shines through in the nearly-seven-minute opus.

While “World Sick” doesn’t exhibit all of the pop sensibilities Broken Social Scene has come to be known for, it does show the group’s penchant for that elusive expansive sound: It is in this that the track holds the most glimmer, and you can imagine that McEntire was either chosen distinctly for this purpose, or he has imparted some of his years of wisdom on the group in their songwriting.

One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels

In 2004, Neva Dinova and Bright Eyes released a collaborative EP, One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels, on Crank! Records to some genuine acclaim. Six years on, the split’s garnering some newly focused attention as it’s prepped for a reissue on Omaha, Neb., label Saddle Creek Records, which found its notoriety coming in the form of being home to early-2000s indie standbys like Cursive, Bright Eyes, and The Faint.

The reissue of One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels hits shelves on March 23 from Saddle Creek Records and includes four tracks not featured on the original release. Pre-orders will be shipping two weeks before the street date and can be purchased directly from Saddle Creek.