Song · Broken Bells
“October” by Broken Bells
From the album Broken Bells (2010)
“October” by Broken Bells appears on 2 radio countdowns from 2 stations between 2010 and 2011. It was first released in 2010 on the album Broken Bells. Its best result is #34 on the WFNX Top 101 Songs of 2010. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #397 alternative song of 2010.
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"October" sits on Broken Bells, the 2010 debut from the partnership of the Shins' James Mercer and Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse. The two wrote it together, and the division of labor is right there in the credits: Mercer sings and plays guitar and bass guitar, while Burton produced it and covers drums, bass, synthesizer, organ and piano on his own. An eight-player string section fills in the frame, lending all that synth and organ a plush, autumnal sheen.
Kennie Takahashi and Todd Monfalcone recorded it, and Takahashi mixed it with Monfalcone assisting. Its parent album later earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 | WFNX Boston, MA | WFNX Top 101 Songs of 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 59 | 90.5 WERG Erie, PA | WERG Top 90 of 2011 | 90 |
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