Broken Social Scene "7/4 (Shoreline)" from Broken Social Scene Live at Greek Theatre Berkeley, CA August 4, 2006

The second opener was a two-piece Saddle Creek rock act called Two Gallants. They, let's say, didn't fit the show. I kind of liked their new album the first time I heard it, but since then I've soured on it and their set didn't help. Mainly, their guitar and drumkit combo didn't do much to fill the open-air amphitheatre, and I'm kind of wondering how Mates of State will sound when they play there this Friday.

Next up were the much-loved Broken Social Scene -- all 10+ of them. I've never really been able to get into them, but this is one of their songs I like quite a bit. The title is apt -- it's probably the only pop single ever written in 7/4 time, though I don't know that for sure -- and it fits a piece of smooth contemporary rock for adults. I find that BSS's exploration often doesn't work for me, but songs such as this one and "KC Accidental" hit all the right notes.