Bleeding Heart Graffiti cover

Released 20 years ago

Bleeding Heart Graffiti

Nina Gordon · 2006

47 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective rock melodies and raw lyrical honesty, encapsulating a personal journey of love and loss.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kiss Me 'Til It Bleeds — This track stands out for its bold exploration of desire and vulnerability, combining catchy hooks with poignant lyrics that capture the essence of romantic entanglement.
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    Suffragette — With its strong feminist undertones, this song uses historical references to empower listeners while blending engaging melodies with anthemic choruses.
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    Don't Let Me Down — The emotional weight of this track is underscored by its haunting instrumentation and heartfelt delivery, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances upbeat and introspective tracks but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bleeding Heart Graffiti 0:42
  • 2 Christmas Lights 5:13
  • 3 Kiss Me 'Til It Bleeds 4:09
  • 4 Suffragette 3:37
  • 5 This Was the Year 0:32
  • 6 Don't Let Me Down 4:14
  • 7 Pure 4:29
  • 8 Watercolors 3:35
  • 9 Superstar 3:15
  • 10 Turn On Your Radio 4:05
  • 11 When You Don't Want Me Anymore 4:03
  • 12 Bones and a Name 4:55
  • 13 The Time Comes 4:19
  • 14 The Crickets Sound Like Sleigh Bells 0:37

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