Broken Bells - Into The Blue < No Ads >

: For the first time in their discography, the duo integrated samples into their orchestral pop sound. They often swapped Burton’s typical crystalline drum sounds for more "homespun" loops.

: James Mercer took a more active role in the rhythm section, playing bass on almost every song on the record. Musical Style & Influences Broken Bells - Into The Blue

: Tracks like "One Night" and "Fade Away" have been compared to the work of Pet Shop Boys , Duran Duran , and Phil Collins . : For the first time in their discography,