Broken

Broken is a future classic that delivers 14 tracks of wide-ranging majesty. Not only do Soulsavers has a full support network, from label to loyal press and fans alike, they can count on fans who themselves pursue dark-eyed rock hues. Like Spiritualized's Jason Pierce, who duets with Lanegan on "Pharaoh's Chariot," which came about after both bands toured together in 2008. That most left-field of mainstream rollers, Mike Patton duets with Mark on "Unbalanced Pieces," Broken's most electronic-enhanced cut, while Richard Hawley adds shadowy backing vocals to "Shadows Fall," and finally Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers infamy appears alongside Lanegan on Death Bells. In the studio the band added Martyn LeNoble (Porno For Pyros + Jane's Addiction) on bass duties. Broken also introduces a new voice, Red Ghost (Rosa Agostino). Her suitably dark, sultry tones unfurl across three standout tracks - the stately "By My Side," the glowering "Praying Ground" and the sensual, jazz-blues of "Rolling Skies," on which she trades verses with Mark over a steamy, New Orleans-tinted groove.