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Broadcast's Tender Buttons: Pop with a Sonic Kick
13 Aug
Summary
- Broadcast's third album, Tender Buttons, features a duo creating pop music with added noise.
- The album's melodies are intentionally layered with ruckus and challenging sounds.
- Tender Buttons requires more listener engagement than previous Broadcast albums.
Broadcast, reduced to a duo of vocalist Trish Keenan and bassist James Cargill for their third album, "Tender Buttons," crafts a sound that deliberately combines pop melodies with a significant amount of ruckus. This approach builds upon the sonic experimentation found in their previous work, "Haha Sound," though "Tender Buttons" is noted for being more challenging upon first listen.
The album opens with distinct pings and features tracks like "America's Boy" with its ghostly shrieks and "Arc of a Journey" which ends in a distorted coda. "Corporeal" juxtaposes its tune with raucous elements, creating a distinctive texture. While "Haha Sound" offered more immediate melodic standouts, "Tender Buttons" demands more focused attention from listeners.
Despite the challenging nature, "Tender Buttons" remains a noteworthy release, showcasing Broadcast's unique ability to integrate abrasive sounds with compelling songwriting. The album offers a dense, engaging experience that rewards patient listening, marking it as one of the year's significant musical offerings.
