100 Broken Windows
Idlewild · 2000
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Explosive guitar riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating an urgent yet melodic landscape of alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Roseability — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and poignant exploration of personal struggles amidst societal expectations, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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Little Discourage — The opening track captures the album's essence with its driving rhythm and raw honesty, setting the tone for the emotional journey that follows.
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Actually It’s Darkness — This song features a haunting melody paired with evocative imagery, highlighting the band's ability to blend melancholy themes with engaging instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a more melodic structure with layered vocals.
- Several songs employ dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of urgency.
- The album's lyrics often reflect introspective themes, contrasting with the energetic instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- melodic hooks and textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2000, '100 Broken Windows' is Idlewild's second album, following their debut 'Hope Is Important.' At this point, the band was transitioning from their early post-hardcore sound toward a more refined and melodic alternative rock style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· The Maccabees· We Are Scientists
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don’t Have the Map
The verses convey a sense of disorientation and longing while the chorus shifts to an affirmation of resilience amidst uncertainty.
The contrasting emotions between vulnerability and determination create a dynamic interplay that reflects broader themes of searching for direction in life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Discourage 3:08
- 2 I Don’t Have the Map 2:14
- 3 These Wooden Ideas 3:52
- 4 Roseability 3:38
- 5 Idea Track 3:13
- 6 Let Me Sleep (Next to the Mirror) 3:20
- 7 Listen to What You’ve Got 2:32
- 8 Actually It’s Darkness 2:39
- 9 Rusty 4:17
- 10 Mistake Pageant 2:49
- 11 Quiet Crown 3:21
- 12 The Bronze Medal 3:37
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