Awoken Broken
Primal Rock Rebellion · 2012
53 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that balances heaviness and melodic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Friendly Neighbour — This opening track sets the tone for the album with aggressive riffs and poignant lyrics about isolation, establishing the band's signature sound.
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Savage World — The song combines heavy instrumentation with reflective lyrics on societal issues, illustrating the band's ability to marry thematic depth with musical complexity.
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Awoken Broken — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, featuring powerful melodies that resonate emotionally with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic arrangements typical of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Guitar solos are prominent throughout, often intertwining with vocal lines rather than serving as standalone sections.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies in the choruses, adding depth to the melodic structure.
- The final track, 'Mirror and the Moon', concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I See Lights
The narrative shifts from darkness to hope, capturing a sense of awakening amidst turmoil.
This shift not only reflects the album's overarching theme of personal growth but also showcases a pivotal moment in the songwriting that inspires optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Friendly Neighbour 4:53
- 2 No Place Like Home 3:06
- 3 I See Lights 4:59
- 4 Bright as a Fire 6:21
- 5 Savage World 3:38
- 6 Tortured Tone 5:08
- 7 White Sheet Robes 5:16
- 8 As Tears Come Falling From the Sky 0:47
- 9 Awoken Broken 4:58
- 10 Search for Bliss 4:13
- 11 Snake Ladders 4:43
- 12 Mirror and the Moon 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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