What makes Automatic by Don Broco notable?

Automatic received positive reviews from various critics, helping to establish Don Broco's reputation in the pop rock genre. The album peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant entry for the band in the competitive music landscape of that year. Released on January 1, 2012, Automatic was Don Broco's debut studio album, following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was transitioning from a promising indie act into a more mainstream presence in the UK rock scene, showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth.

Who is Automatic for?

Automatic works well if you're into steady mid-tempo energy throughout, catchy anthems for group sing-alongs and for upbeat social gatherings.

How many songs are on Automatic?

Automatic has 14 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Automatic

Don Broco · 2012

48 min · 14 tracks · pop rock

Energetic pop rock anthems blend catchy hooks with driving guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Superlove — The opening track captures the album's energetic vibe with its infectious chorus and upbeat instrumentation, setting the stage for what follows.
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Automatic — The title track exemplifies the band's signature sound, combining catchy melodies with lyrics about navigating relationships in a modern world.
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Money Power Fame — This track critiques societal values surrounding wealth and success while maintaining a danceable beat, showcasing the band's ability to balance serious themes with accessible music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hooks with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions to elevate it further.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the music.
The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a noticeable shift in energy towards the end of the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo energy throughout
catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
for upbeat social gatherings
punchy riffs that energize
consistent flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective tracks
seek complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2012, Automatic was Don Broco's debut studio album, following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was transitioning from a promising indie act into a more mainstream presence in the UK rock scene, showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth.
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