In 2003, One of emo’s best breakthrough albums came forth upon our ears by Canada’s own Silverstein. When Broken Is Easily Fixed made a mark on the hearts of those now “scenior citizens” with the classic catchy riffs and choruses. Infusing aggressive hardcore riffs with the pop punk sounding choruses, Silverstein being one of the few of their time to help lift this style of music off the ground and become a big influence for todays musicians.
When Broken Is Easily Fixed featured classics such as “Red Light Pledge”, “Wish I Could Forget You”, “Giving Up On You,” and easily one of their best songs to help jump start their career “Smashed Into Pieces.”
Fast forward to May 20, 2021, where the announcement for a reissue of this masterpiece hit the socials and to celebrate, a special vinyl pressing of the remastered album in a couple variants of colors including yellow marble. If that wasn’t exciting enough, Silverstein also announced a tour to go along with. Starting in Ohio and ending back home in Toronto from November 4th to December 12 (check the full dates below)
Silverstein Tour Dates:
November 4 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
November 5 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
November 7 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
November 9 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
November 11 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
November 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
November 15 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
November 16 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
November 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
November 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
November 20 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
November 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl at the LINQ Promenade
November 23 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
November 26 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill
November 27 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
November 28 – Houston, TX – The Studio at Warehouse Live
November 30 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
December 3 – Atlanta, GA – Heaven at the Masquerade
December 12 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
This great emo classic as it was when it was first released still holds up in today’s time as one of the best breakthrough albums. Setting the bar for bands alike. The remastered When Broken Is Easily Fixed was released on July 9, 2021.
By I’m Music Magazine Contributing Writer Tj Poynter
