British Rock Act, Broken Links released their brand new album “Conflict::States” on Friday 30th April 2021.
Broken Links express melodic and hook laden alternative rock that is dark, haunting and potent. Loaded with atmospheric guitars, melancholic vocals and electronic soundscapes.
Originally drawing influences from the likes of the Manic Street Preachers, Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails to The Chemical Brothers and Massive Attack, Broken Links have meticulously formulated a highly unique sound that is stacked with integrity and is utterly all-conquering. The three piece consist of Mark Lawrence (Vocals/Guitars), Lewis Betteridge (Bass) and Phil Boulter (Drums) and hail from Eastleigh. Since their inception in 2008, the threesome have constantly pushed boundaries, endeavouring with much success to create new pathways and avenues for their ever evolving sound.
Vocalist Mark said that the new album is an angry declaration aimed at the current state of the world. “People are living in a world where they think they have choices. There are no choices. We’re on borrowed time. This album is a statement of awareness to all the shit holding society back.”
I checked out the new album and I was pleasantly introduced to an incredible trio that’ll now have a forever spot in my music library. Broken Links have certainly developed a sound that is unique but is also familiar to those who are fans of the likes of Depeche Mode and The Manic Street Preachers. They’ve taken their influences and adapted the sounds of those who inspire them to form their own sound, and they’ve done it so well that now, if you play a Broken Links track, you can tell them apart. What’s even better is that each track on this album is different, they all have their own story and vibe to them, for example Antibiotics is slightly heavier in sound than the track ‘Pioneers’ which is a brilliant thing to have when creating an album, it creates a distinction between each track allowing you to follow the story being told & listen to the different sounds throughout the album.
My personal favourite track on the album is “Pioneers”, it’s a song that you’ll very quickly be singing along to and honestly, you’ll have it stuck in your head for days on end. I seem to be quite a big fan for artists that release this type of music, with bands like Depeche Mode & Centre Excuse already in my playlist, these guys are here to stay.
Each track on this album is incredible, and I can happily say there is not a single track that I skip over. When you listen to Conflict::States, listen to it in order for the best experience, Broken Links really do take you on a journey.
10/10
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