The last line in Best Not Broken’s description on their Facebook page says ‘Embrace the movement.’ Step aside and get ready for a big ‘ol bear hug for this band – they fit snug into the bringing the synth-pop, British pop sound so ripe from the 80s into a modern collection. The five tracks on Falling In are all fine selections.
In “I Won’t Stop Loving You” I was reminded immediately of Modern English “I Melt With You.” Best Not Broken has a softer, more sonically smooth approach. When the track first started I also thought of Angels and Airwaves – the scope of the music bed is so airy and light. The chorus is a bit repetitive (aren’t most pop songs?), but overall this track is such a likable song.
“Breaking My Heart” has a similar feel to “I Won’t Stop Loving You.” The lyrics are tight and flow along in a perfectly-pop-sorta-way. I like the beat to this song and the percussion bed stood out. I felt like the harmonies could have been tighter here, but I still like the approach.
“Listerine” takes a slight turn on the alternative pop rock sound – the guitar riffs sound bit brighter than the previous tracks. The vocals, to me, sounded more confident. I like the simplicity of this song and the underlying sexual tension.
“Tell Me That You Want Me” is the best track overall. I adore the opening sequence and sonic wall. My body, my soul, and my heart were on board from the first click. I felt the power and the quickness stirring my mind. Superb!
“Anarchy” the final track is much like “Tell Me That You Want Me” and has this fast-paced music bed. In “Anarchy” the lyrics are a bit more outlandish, and I didn’t like the vocals as much. There’s also a bit of a reggae tone sewn into this one. It’s a fun song – but again, “Tell Me That You Want Me” is by far superior.
Overall, Best Not Broken garners a solid A for their EP Falling In. Fans of The Killers, Modern English, Angels and Airwaves, and strong pop music – this will be a great addition to your music library.
